ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

good battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

moderate port selection

can get quite hot

heavy for portability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Off black -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 16 MB
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
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 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number LL093W -
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