ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

ample storage options

advanced cooling system

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

ample storage options

heavy build

average battery life

pricey

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 35.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 3.04 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.5 kg
Colour Black Volt green
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 7 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13650HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Smart Amp Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB, optomechanical switches Chiclet keyboard, 4-Zone RGB backlight, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Cortana support
Model Number HG125T N3146W
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