ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW). 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 (G733ZW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

robust thermal management

ample storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality qhd display

innovative cooling system

lightweight and portable

expensive price point

limited battery life

average webcam quality

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Off black Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, MUX Switch
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 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 17 (G733ZW) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
External PCI Express
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Repairability Index - 7.1 (out of 10)
Model Number LL093W M5039W
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