In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.94 cm | 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm |
| Weight | 2.1 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Colour | Eclipse grey | Off black stealth |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 16" | 17.3" |
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| Touchscreen | Yes | - |
| LCD Backlight Technology | Mini LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) | 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 1100 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | 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 | Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12950HX / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 16-core |
| Cache | L3 - 16 MB | 30 MB |
| Chipset | - | Mobile Intel HM670 Express |
| Features | - | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| 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 Flow X16 (GV601RW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Total Capacity | - | 2 TB |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance | 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Raid 0 configuration, Performance |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus, MUX Switch | NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | - |
| Camera Features | IR camera, Windows Hello | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, array microphone | Four speakers, array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
| Audio Features | Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology | Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| 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) |
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| Network Interface | - | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A | 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A |
| INPUT | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Chiclet keyboard | Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free) |
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| Interfaces | 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 |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) | - |
| SOFTWARE | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps |
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| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip |
| Features | System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology | System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, Aura Sync Bezel Glow |
| Repairability Index | 7.1 (out of 10) | 7.3 (out of 10) |
| Model Number | M5039W | LL017W |
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