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.
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 |
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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 playbackThe 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 |
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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 |
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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.
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 |
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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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