ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ). 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 (G733ZX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

advanced cooling system

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum chassis

ample connectivity options

fast processing speeds

high price point

average battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
81 % - Design
88 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
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
Colour Stealth silver -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3" - IPS
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, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
RAM 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Frame Rate 60 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
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 - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Dual stream (2x2) Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 94.24 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Fusion Engine, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - Microsoft 365
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Supra-Cool 2 technology
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number LL014W -
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