MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW). 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.

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

strong battery life

quiet cooling system

attractive slim design

good display quality

limited gaming performance

no thunderbolt support

average speaker quality

modest storage capacity

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Blue Off black
DISPLAY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 3.0)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - LL093W
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