ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) 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 17 (G733PZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb lighting

advanced cooling system

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

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 17 (G733PZ) and Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) vs. Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 40.21 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 3 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Anodised aluminium
Colour Black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 16-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 64 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) 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 17 (G733PZ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 1.024 TB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon 610M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) 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)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) 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 17 (G733PZ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
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 17 (G733PZ) Acer Aspire 5 17 (A517)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) 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, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme, 0dB Ambient Cooling 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 LL002W 58M
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