ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733 (2023) review – gaming powerhouse with fast display and great hardware
This year, we tested many devices with the most powerful Intel CPUs and NVIDIA GPUs. Most of them are really good, like the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834, 2023) or the MSI Vector GP78 HX (13V). In the last few months, devices with the mighty AMD Zen 4 Dragon Range-HX CPUs have started to appear. These chips offer great productivity and gaming performance and they are a real threat to Intel’s Raptor Lake HX processor series.
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733 (2023) is a laptop with high-end hardware under the hood. There, you’ll find the 16-core AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, which is the only CPU variant. This fella is a true monstrosity with its 64MB of L3 cache and 55W default limit. Thanks to the huge vapor chamber cooling system inside this machine, the CPU can boost way over the base limit.
GPU-wise, there are two options with 175W TGPs – GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4090. They are complemented by a 17.3″ 240Hz IPS display with a 1440p resolution. The device brings to the table goodies such as a MUX switch, G-Sync, and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus. Expectedly for such a high price, the I/O includes Type-C ports with DisplayPort support and you get Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 for connectivity. As you can see, this is a hardcore gaming notebook for wealthy gamers or enthusiasts.
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus-rog-strix-scar-17-g733-2023/
Contents
- Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
- Design and construction
- Display quality, Health impact (PWM), Sound
- Buy our profiles
- Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests
- [eBook Guide + Tools] How to MAX OUT your Laptop
- Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life
- Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
- Storage performance
- Verdict
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
- HDD/SSD
- up to 16000GB SSD + up to 8000GB HDD
- M.2 Slot
- 2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 96GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11, DOS, Windows 10 Pro
- Battery
- 90Wh, 4-cell, 90Wh, 4-cell
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 395 x 282 x 23.4 - 28.3 mm (15.55" x 11.10" x 0.92")
- Weight
- 3.00 kg (6.6 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 2x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- 10, 100, 1000, 2500 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- HD
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Array Microphone with AI Noise Cancelling
- Speakers
- 2x Stereo Speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
All ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733 (2023) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-scar-17-2023-series/helpdesk_download/
What’s in the box?
The machine is well-secured in a big sturdy box.
Inside, you’ll find a huge 330W adapter and some paperwork.