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2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17

Here's what you need to know about 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 including price, display info, CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and more.

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Our analysis and reviews

What we like

Reasons to like about 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17.

The 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 exceed all minimum system requirements for Windows 11.

Requirements	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Secure Boot	Yes
TPM 2.0	TPM 2.0
Processor	AMD Ryzen 9-7945HX
4GB RAM	16GB → 64GB
64GB Drive	512GB → 4TB
2 Cores CPU	16 cores

According to ASUS, the 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 lasts up to 8.5 hours of battery life.

8.5 hours of video playback

The 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. Learn more

Storage Slots	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
M.2	x2

The 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has two RAM slots which you can use to add or replace with a larger one if it isn't already at the maximum size that the system chipset support. Learn more

Memory	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Slots	x2
Type	DDR5
Speed	4800 MHz

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 409016GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP

What's new

Improvements over its predecessor.

Hold nothing back with the most powerful mobile gaming processor from AMD. The Strix SCAR 17 engineering enables up to 65W TDP for AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX and up to 175W TGP for the Nvidia Geforce RTX 4090.

It also has other great features and high-performance components, including:

Supports up to 64GB of DDR5-4800 memory.
Supports up to 2 x 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 SSD.
Shipped with Windows 11 Pro.

The new ROG Strix SCAR 17 finally comes with a top-mounted 720p webcam that allows you to join video chat or streaming.

Comes with a larger 330W power adapter

What's missing

Downsides over its predecessor.

The new 2023 models didn't ship with additional Armor Caps for customization.

The new ROG Strix SCAR 17 only has two stereo speakers instead of the four speakers on its predecessor.

By switching to AMD processors, the new 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 no longer has Thunderbolt 4.

The new 2023 model only has Aura Sync Light Bar and Per-Key RGB keyboard.

The 2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 has less versatile I/O connectivity than the 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition. It has only six versus seven commonly used ports and slots on the 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition.

Ports	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17	2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition
HDMI	Yes	Yes
headphone jack	Yes	Yes
power port	Yes	Yes
RJ-45	Yes	Yes
USB-A	Yes	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Thunderbolt 4	No	Yes

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2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Specs on WindowsTip website

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 keyboard and touchpad

2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Price
	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” QHD 240Hz/3ms, 100% DCI-P3 Display, GeForce RTX 4090, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G733PY-XS96 By ASUS $3,399.00	See at Amazon
	EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G733PZ-XS96 (AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4080 12GB, 17.3" WQHD 240Hz 3ms, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop By EXCaliberPC $2,899.00	See at Amazon
	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2023) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” QHD 240Hz/3ms, 100% DCI-P3 Display, GeForce RTX 4080, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11 Pro, G733PZ-XS96,Off Black By ASUS $2,899.99	See at Amazon
	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 17.3" 360Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, Intel Core i9-12900H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 11, G733ZW-DS94 By ASUS $2,199.00 Was: $2,399.00	See at Amazon
	EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 G733PY-XS96 (AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4090 16GB, 17.3" WQHD 240Hz 3ms, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop By EXCaliberPC $3,495.00	See at Amazon

Specifications

Key Features	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
At Glance	Released in Early 2023 16:9 WQHD 17.3” 1440p 240Hz Weight 6.61 lb 3.00 kg Powered By AMD Ryzen 9-7945HX 16C/32T, 2.50 → 5.40 GHz With integrated AMD Radeon™ 610M Graphics 2 Graphics Cores, 2200 → 400 MHz Upgradable up to 64GB 4800 MHz DDR5 Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 16GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP

Availability	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Released	2023
Release Date	Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)
Applicable Models	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 ROG Strix SCAR 17 (2023) ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733 ROG Strix SCAR 17 with AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733PZ (RTX 4080) ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733PY (RTX 4090)
Generations	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 Special Edition 2022 ROG Strix SCAR 17 2021 ROG Strix SCAR 17 2020 ROG Strix SCAR 17 2019 ROG Strix SCAR III 17” 2018 ROG Strix SCAR II 17” 2018 ROG Strix SCAR Edition 17”
Stores	See at ASUS See at Amazon

Exterior	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Dimensions	15.55 x 11.10 x 0.92 - 1.11” (395 x 282 x 23.4 - 28.3 mm)
Weight	6.61 lbs (3.00 kg)
Colors	Black
Keyboard and Trackpad	Full-size Keyboard with NumberPad 2.0 mm key travel 0.15mm Keycap Dish Per-Key RGB 20M key press lifetime Aura Sync Hotkeys Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate Touchpad Large glass surface matte finish Image Source: ASUS
Chasis Information	Device Lighting Aura Sync Light Bar Supports Aura Sync

Display	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Size	17.3 Inches
Info	17.3” WQHD 240Hz 16:9 2560 x 1440 240Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare G-Sync / Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision HDR

Ports	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Ports	Image Source: ASUS Left (3) 2 x USB-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) 1 x headphone jack Headphone/Microphone Back (5) 2 x USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4 with G-sync support, Power Delivery 3.0 1 x HDMI v2.1 1 x RJ-45 2.5 Gbps 1 x power port

Internal Specs	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Processor	AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX 16 cores, 32 threads, 2.50 → 5.40 GHz, 16MB L2 Cache, 64MB L3 Cache, 55W
Integrated Graphics	AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX AMD Radeon™ 610M Graphics 2 Graphics Cores, 2200 → 400 MHz
Memory	16GB 32GB 64GB Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM. 2 x SODIMM slots
Discrete Graphics	NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4080 - 12GB GDDR6 2280 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2330 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost). NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4090 - 16GB GDDR6 2040 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2090 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost).
Storage	512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4x4. 2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.

Connectivity	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Wi-Fi	Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet	2.5 Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

Battery	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Size	90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion)
Battery Life	8.5 hours of video playback
Power Supply	330W ø6.0 mm power adapter. 100W USB-C power adapter. Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.

Software	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
OS	Windows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps	Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Camera	720p HD Webcam Top mounted
Audio	2 x speakers with Smart Amp Technology. Supports Dolby Atmos. 5.1.2 channel virtual surround sound. Hi-Res audio certification. Built-in array microphone Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation

Misc	2023 ROG Strix SCAR 17
Security	BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
In the box	ROG Strix SCAR 17 (2023) Barrel-type power adapter ROG Gladius III Mouse P514 ROG backpack (optional) ROG Fusion II 300 (optional) 100W USB Type-C AC Adapter (optional)