ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

robust build quality

advanced thermal management

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port variety

Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

decent processor performance

average battery life

mediocre graphics card

heavy design

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 3.04 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Off black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology Mini LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 1100 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 10-core
Cache 36 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Total Capacity 2 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB, ASUS Overstroke technology Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow Administrator password, system password
SAR Value - 0.087 W/kg (head), 0.087 W/kg (body), 0.087 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number NM001W 58M
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