ASUS Scar 15 (2022) Review - Most Powerful 15” Gaming Laptop!

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  • Опубликовано: 2 янв 2025

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  • @JarrodsTech
    @JarrodsTech  2 года назад +89

    1:27 Actually last year's version doesn't have a MUX switch, that's new in the 2022 model, my mistake!
    Check Scar 15 prices - geni.us/nSohg

    • @julius1812
      @julius1812 2 года назад

      Someone told me to Text him on telegram when i asked If you could give me a laptop

    • @julius1812
      @julius1812 2 года назад

      Could u tell me if it is a scam?

    • @AdityaGupta-om8ez
      @AdityaGupta-om8ez 2 года назад +6

      @@julius1812 Its a big scam

    • @arjunsingh68112
      @arjunsingh68112 2 года назад

      hey jarrod, when can we expect m15R7 review? can you also check that dGPU works over TB4 to DP1.4 in your review please? i have seen user complaining about no GSYNC support on Alienware reddit.

    • @julius1812
      @julius1812 2 года назад

      @@AdityaGupta-om8ez thx

  • @consumertechwarehouse
    @consumertechwarehouse 2 года назад +139

    I’m also so grateful to see some of your tests to know I’m not crazy. I thought something had to be wrong where the scar 15 beat the ge76 in cpu tests. But it is what it is. I think asus has better cooling and allows it to use more power than MSI

    • @apexpredator36
      @apexpredator36 2 года назад +2

      I saw ur review before buying this one! U r so underrated man

    • @consumertechwarehouse
      @consumertechwarehouse 2 года назад +5

      @@apexpredator36 thanks 🙏 glad I was able to help you as well.

    • @JarrodsTech
      @JarrodsTech  2 года назад +24

      The MSI machine has good thermal headroom, I wouldn't be surprised if you can tweak it in the advanced BIOS to do the best, but I just test stock as I figure that's how most people use it.

    • @adrianiakovis8405
      @adrianiakovis8405 2 года назад +3

      @@JarrodsTech what about the cooling of the scar 15 ? 95 c is a lot

    • @v5k456jh3
      @v5k456jh3 2 года назад +2

      Bruh tje scar is throttling cpu even with a cooling pad. How is that good thermals?

  • @apexpredator36
    @apexpredator36 2 года назад +154

    As a proud owner of this beast, I can't be anymore happy to see Jarrod appreciating this laptop!

  • @AdityaGupta-om8ez
    @AdityaGupta-om8ez 2 года назад +70

    Level 1 RGB Brightness = 5% FPS boost
    Level 2 RGB Brightness = 10% FPS boost
    Level 3 RGB Brightness = 20% FPS boost

  • @adl0815
    @adl0815 2 года назад +16

    Thanks for including latencymon test!! As a music producer i´d highly appreciate that you included this in your review. For me it´s this or the Strix Scar 17. Looking forward to your review on that one.

  • @dfsw
    @dfsw 2 года назад +17

    I bought an ASUS laptop to have off to the side of my PC a few weeks ago and looked up reviews and your channel came up first and i've been enjoying the other content since.

  • @2018Bkg
    @2018Bkg 2 года назад +20

    Your precise and exhaustive review helped me choose this laptop and I really don't regret it. Being well informed of its negative or less-than-perfect aspects helped me overcome the deceiption I'd have had should I haven't watched your review, and of course I was welll informed of its srengths and they really didn't deceive me.
    One issue I had at first and you don't expose is the 15" screen small size which leaves a lot of useless space on the bottom of the lid. Coming from a 15"6 Macbook pro I feel a little tight. Thankfuly, the resolution is absolutely beautiful on my QHD 240Hz model, but it's a little deceiving given the laptop size. Maybe I should have opt for a 17" model but I didn't feel transporting such a monster. I think the Scar line lacks a 16 or 15"6 screen option.
    Of course the lack of webcam is incromprehensible in 2022 meet/zoom/skype days, I have seen this in all reviews and it's very strange given the Scar is equipped with honnest microphones.
    Overclocking peoples should pass their way as this laptop have a 12900H locked CPU and its BIOS gives access to ... er, not a lot. Besides, I personnaly think overclocking a laptop is asking for heating problems.
    What I really appreciate and you describe in your review, and is quite unique on laptops, is the eazy access to profiles of performance and keyboard settings which you can set in a snap with Armoury Crate software, and it's even more pleasant as it has a dedicated key - which you can reassign if you feel it so. As much as this software is almost useless on my desktop ROG motherboard, it's really helpful on this laptop so I can switch between full power and battery saving as needed. You described this so well it also pushed me in choosing this computer.
    The NFC keystone might look like a gadget as described in your review, but I find it really a great thing in a public place - say at work. It's really useful as you can choose the lock screen action when you unplug it, so when you have to go away from your laptop you can keep it safe by simply keeping your keystone in your pocket. Also you can switch to a game full-power profile when pluging it and even launch a given game. It's really a very nice addition to a gaming laptop that can be used as a strong work machine.
    I find your performances tests very well done and exposed. They really show the power beast this laptop is.
    Thanks again for this well-done review!

  • @cameronbosch1213
    @cameronbosch1213 2 года назад +25

    1:27 Just a note Jarrod, the 2021 Scars did NOT have a MUX switch.

    • @ragaadin9408
      @ragaadin9408 2 года назад +3

      yes, this is true.

    • @masx4813
      @masx4813 2 года назад

      Especially g15 advantage edition

    • @Juan-ri4mx
      @Juan-ri4mx 2 года назад

      Yeah, I have the Asus Strix 17 with a 3070 that I purchased in 2021 and was wondering how I turn that on? To better my frame rate in games?

    • @cameronbosch1213
      @cameronbosch1213 2 года назад

      @@Juan-ri4mx If it’s 2021 AMD, you can’t.

    • @JarrodsTech
      @JarrodsTech  2 года назад +9

      Yeah I pinned a comment about it, rookie mistake.

  • @cameronbosch1213
    @cameronbosch1213 2 года назад +27

    17:20 I’m not 100% sure on this, but the issues with Pop!OS may either be due to a older Linux kernel incompatible with Intel 12th Gen or Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti. I’d expect Ubuntu 22.04 to fix this with a newer kernel, however, its beta is very unstable at the moment, even on AMD Ryzen 5000 systems…

    • @fasterbaiter
      @fasterbaiter 2 года назад

      Popos features kernel 5.15 rn iirc. ubuntu 22.04 will ship with that only. Anyways you would want kernel 5.16+ as it got major perf. gains for alder lake.

    • @JarrodsTech
      @JarrodsTech  2 года назад +5

      Seems like there's no winning and I'll be randomly changing between different OS for a while with the latest hardware based on what does and doesn't work

    • @duncan-mcrae
      @duncan-mcrae 2 года назад +1

      @@JarrodsTech you should try manjaro KDE

  • @consumertechwarehouse
    @consumertechwarehouse 2 года назад +41

    I found it to be the fastest 15 inch laptop I’ve ever tested too. I love this laptop.

    • @JarrodsTech
      @JarrodsTech  2 года назад +6

      Nice!

    • @fightsandfinance7570
      @fightsandfinance7570 2 года назад +1

      @@JarrodsTech Do you think a i7 12700h(laptop version) would bottleneck with a 3090 TI RTX on an EGPU enclosure? I want to buy the newest Asus Tuf 15 2022 with that processor and want to do home gaming too and was wondering if you think it would work good with that 3090 TI .. on a 2K screen at medium graphics...I never understand the point to always play on ultra though I understand the principle that it should be playable on ultra settings too, but I personally am not looking to fry my laptops components when I buy it a couple months in ... Thanks!

    • @Suuperwuuper
      @Suuperwuuper 2 года назад

      @@fightsandfinance7570 if you have a 3090 ti, just get a desktop

    • @fightsandfinance7570
      @fightsandfinance7570 2 года назад

      @@Suuperwuuper I need something portable

    • @blondiepianist
      @blondiepianist 2 года назад

      I do not want windows 11 on my laptop, but I'm still considering the 2022 Scar 15. Is there a way to still have windows 10 on the 2022 Scar 15 with all the proper drivers?

  • @madgenius731
    @madgenius731 2 года назад +25

    I appreciate you telling people to “expect tearing with Optimus off” I found this out the hard way and am now returning a legion 5 17”for a 16” pro model with g sync.

    • @AdvancedGamingYT
      @AdvancedGamingYT 2 года назад +3

      Ah yes return a laptop because you want like 5-10 more fps

    • @madgenius731
      @madgenius731 2 года назад +13

      @@AdvancedGamingYT no, because I don’t want to pay 1700$ for screen tearing.

    • @AdvancedGamingYT
      @AdvancedGamingYT 2 года назад +1

      @@madgenius731 You don't have to disable optimus just saying

    • @krazymeanie
      @krazymeanie 2 года назад +4

      @@AdvancedGamingYT he returned it because he didn't want screen tearing. What are you on about?

    • @JarrodsTech
      @JarrodsTech  2 года назад +7

      Some people have commented that with high FPS games and high refresh rate they don't really notice it. I think with G-Sync, it's one of those things that once you've experienced it you notice the difference more when you don't have it, like you get used to it.

  • @ElijaihBlue
    @ElijaihBlue 2 года назад +6

    Cant wait to see a Zephryus Duo 16 review!

  • @tonysimon1976
    @tonysimon1976 2 года назад +5

    Just got one with the 3070ti loving it. The build, rgb, and performance is great overall.

    • @Xiscoo22235
      @Xiscoo22235 2 года назад

      Any problems with it ? I heard and saw reviews that closing the laptop causes issues in the cables that go to screen causing weird glitch or static lines

    • @tonysimon1976
      @tonysimon1976 2 года назад

      @@Xiscoo22235 no never had the issue at all.

    • @Xiscoo22235
      @Xiscoo22235 2 года назад

      Because this is the best laptop that I’ve actually liked and that works a lot better then my acer nitro 5 rtx3050ti but that screen tear and glitches when closing the laptop or moving it to a 45 degree angle I’ve seen on like 3 or 4 amazon reviews and that’s what’s really keeping me from buying it

  • @taegoLake
    @taegoLake 2 года назад +7

    Let's go for the Scar 17 fully maxed out !

    • @RobiinBrar
      @RobiinBrar 2 года назад

      Scar 17 with same system gonna be in market on 19th of this April

  • @mike.russo14
    @mike.russo14 2 года назад +7

    This came out today and I might be picking up this laptop later today. 🥳💯

    • @cosmin_budda
      @cosmin_budda 2 года назад

      yeah well done mate

    • @Zvn1c
      @Zvn1c 2 года назад +1

      I've had it for a month.

  • @zanderchan1651
    @zanderchan1651 Год назад +1

    I'm shopping for a laptop. I returned the msi katana because the battery life lasted less than 40 mins brand new. How is the battery life on this Asus Strix Scar?

  • @btbarr16
    @btbarr16 2 года назад +9

    It's so frustrating shopping for laptops right now. Half of the time the TGP isn't listed anywhere so I have no idea if the laptop is a good deal or not. I mean I've seen 3060 laptops performing as good as 3070 laptops because the 3060 is running at 130W vs the 3070 at 100W.

  • @ASDF-kz2zp
    @ASDF-kz2zp 2 года назад +2

    4:33 - I should have paid more attention to this part. I bought this and will probably return it because of exactly what you said. It’s a weird delay of some sort that even my 7 year old Dell XPS doesn’t have. Makes using the touchpad suck. Thanks for the great review, it’s such a great computer if you don’t mind basically never using the touchpad.

  • @B6y8kl
    @B6y8kl 2 года назад +5

    can we get 2022 budget laptops reviews ❤

  • @cameronbosch1213
    @cameronbosch1213 2 года назад +6

    3:05 Now Asus has to bring the webcam back next year or they will be non-compliant with Microsoft’s requirements for OEMs of tablets, laptops, and all-in-ones to have a 720p webcam.

    • @leostoilkovski1384
      @leostoilkovski1384 2 года назад

      can i ask what this mean? no updates?

    • @cameronbosch1213
      @cameronbosch1213 2 года назад

      @@leostoilkovski1384 OEMs have to obey by Microsoft’s OEM guidelines.

  • @willypumphandle3131
    @willypumphandle3131 2 года назад +11

    Yes, please review the Scar 17" as it comes with a 1440p screen option which I want over 4K, and top specs elsewhere. Its also considerably cheaper than the MSI GE 76 top of the range laptop, Thx

    • @JarrodsTech
      @JarrodsTech  2 года назад +12

      There will be a Scar 17 review next month 😎

    • @majdsardini
      @majdsardini 2 года назад +2

      @@JarrodsTech please compare it to the Alienware r2

    • @Pedone_Rosso
      @Pedone_Rosso 2 года назад +1

      Just adding my vote for the 17" version's review
      (even when I see Mr. Jarrod'sTech himself already answering with a much welcome positive response to such a request in this same comment's followups:
      THANKS for all your great work and videos, btw!).

  • @vugarhasanzada4317
    @vugarhasanzada4317 2 года назад +9

    I got G15 10 days ago and I loved it. To be honest I prefer Scar due to its finest black color and translucent section, 3 different colored plastic attachements - overall look and also it is faster. But my budget was not that much to afford Scar so I went for G15. I hope you all guys will get your own high end laptop asap :)

    • @shengyaoyap9352
      @shengyaoyap9352 2 года назад

      Scar 15 cost 200 Buck cheaper than M16,
      100 buck cheaper than G15 in my country
      Should I go for it.

    • @vugarhasanzada4317
      @vugarhasanzada4317 2 года назад

      @@shengyaoyap9352 Scar is better than G15 in terms of performance. Only advantage of G15 is its battery longetivity because of amd cpu energy efficiency. If you are gonna play games while plug in then intel cpu is better.

    • @Kae8
      @Kae8 Год назад

      I'm getting a G15 too

  • @G4meofjones
    @G4meofjones 2 года назад

    5:25 I noticed the left vent is 2006 in Roman numerals for ROG's founding. Clever touch!

  • @H-Sensei
    @H-Sensei 8 месяцев назад +1

    It's cheaper than all 4070 laptops in my country right now... Which one should I get?

  • @nipunpremarathne8962
    @nipunpremarathne8962 2 года назад +1

    your reviews are neat and very clear bro.... i love it.....

  • @pratyushsingh5360
    @pratyushsingh5360 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for this rewiew it was the best and only in stock "GOOD" gaming laptop in my country at reasonable price . Your reviews are the best !!!

    • @faresbenmiled7833
      @faresbenmiled7833 Год назад

      I am actually thinking about buying this laptop but my only fear is thermals, is it ok now? did you find a workaournd? did you try limiting the cpu on manual mode to get less heat or did you find the sweet spot mode for gaming? and does it stutter while gaming with those temps? thank you in advance ^_^

  • @Seulrene707
    @Seulrene707 Год назад

    Just bought this beast for 2k with rtx 3080ti 32gb ram, 1tb ssd!! its gonna be my first gaming laptop. so excited!😌

  • @KyleR49
    @KyleR49 2 года назад

    Yes! Please do the Scar17 review as well! I’m looking for gaming laptops and haven’t decided on which 17” would best fit my needs for gaming!!

  • @BXbomber718
    @BXbomber718 2 года назад +9

    It would be cool if I was in the market for a laptop like this. I don't care much for this thin and light trend for Gaming Grade laptops. If I was into E-Sports then TDP and TGP means a great deal and I wouldn't sacrifice this for thin and light convenience. Great review as always Jared. 👍

    • @cameronbosch1213
      @cameronbosch1213 2 года назад +5

      Legion 7 is your best bet.

    • @BXbomber718
      @BXbomber718 2 года назад +2

      @@cameronbosch1213 Well said. I personally opted for the Lenovo Legion 5 (Stingray White Edition) last year which I reviewed on my channel. This year I pre-ordered the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 so we will see how that goes.

    • @apexpredator36
      @apexpredator36 2 года назад +1

      @@cameronbosch1213 Legion 7 hasn't even launched their 2022 version yet! And 2021 version is destroyed in all the benchmarks by 2022 laptops even with their lower end models.

    • @AdityaGupta-om8ez
      @AdityaGupta-om8ez 2 года назад +2

      @@apexpredator36 The legion 7 is beaten by this gen's i7 and i9 models only and those models cost hundreds of dollars more. You can pick up a legion 7 for 2200 dollars rn on newegg or maybe even lower in further sales while this scar 15 is 50% more expensive for 10-15% more performance. People say diminishing returns but there is also a limit to diminishing returns

    • @cameronbosch1213
      @cameronbosch1213 2 года назад

      @@apexpredator36 I’m talking about the AMD Ryzen version, which even the 5900HX has better battery life than an Intel 12th gen 28W CPU. For me, the Legion 7 is more than enough even a CPU gen old. And the Corsair iQue issue should be fixed soon and can currently be fixed by removing the service from Windows.

  • @macroni6164
    @macroni6164 2 года назад +8

    I'm new to the computer tech world and these videos are really helpful. Even just having at the top of the graph "higher is better" is really nice, since I don't always know exactly what's being measured.

    • @captainviking1854
      @captainviking1854 2 года назад +1

      You my friend, are very cute

    • @macroni6164
      @macroni6164 2 года назад

      @@captainviking1854 ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT MY PFP ITS GIBBY FROM ICARLY

    • @captainviking1854
      @captainviking1854 2 года назад +2

      @@macroni6164 no, your comment

    • @macroni6164
      @macroni6164 2 года назад

      @@captainviking1854 omg ☺️ thank you

    • @Kae8
      @Kae8 Год назад +1

      Have you got any gaming laptop yourself?

  • @iraklimgeladze5223
    @iraklimgeladze5223 2 года назад +4

    I think you should give more attention to the sound, just measure low-mid-high frequency, and compare to others

  • @anjthedjonline1
    @anjthedjonline1 9 месяцев назад +1

    I am getting the same spec machine at 60% discount. Should I get this in 2024. Please reply asap it is in limited stock. Thanks 🙏 big fan of your work.

  • @TheMacco26
    @TheMacco26 2 года назад +15

    Speaking of MSI BIOS, keep in mind that its undervolting capability, this year, is possible just because you tested the GE76 w/ 12th gen HK version. Alderlake infact has locked any undervolting capability for non HK SKUs (Contrary to 11th gen and before). Since this Scar comes w/ a plain 12900H, it wouldn't have been able to undervolt it anyway, be via BIOS, Throttlestop or Intel XTU.

    • @JarrodsTech
      @JarrodsTech  2 года назад +4

      Yes I am aware that only K series processors support undervolting, it's why I never mention it in any of my videos, it basically doesn't exist anymore.

  • @TheLapisCreeper
    @TheLapisCreeper 2 года назад +9

    Yes! Please review the Scar 17.
    I’m still using the OG Scar 17 with a GTX 1060 as my gaming laptop, and am trying to decide if I should switch to the legendary GE76.
    Thank you for what you do!!

    • @AcidicThought
      @AcidicThought 2 года назад +3

      I have the 11th gen GE76 and it's incredible.

    • @TheLapisCreeper
      @TheLapisCreeper 2 года назад +4

      @@AcidicThought I’d get the 12 gen one. I’m just trying to figure out which body part to sell for it. 🤣

    • @sushimshah2896
      @sushimshah2896 2 года назад

      @@AcidicThought maybe consider the Blade 17?
      Or Legion 7 (slimmer & lighter), Zephyrus Duo (2 screens + better thermals), S17 (insane thermals + cool keyboard), X17, M17 (upcoming AMD AE one), etc

    • @cameronbosch1213
      @cameronbosch1213 2 года назад +1

      @@sushimshah2896 Legion 5 Pro and Legion 7 (both with AMD) are the best gaming laptops with AMD Ryzen. And they have a MUX switch, max GPU power limit, and awesome 16:10 and above 1440p screen.

  • @doge-of-venice
    @doge-of-venice 2 года назад +1

    20:08 and 20:15 Wouldn't be better to create a poll asking about this? I've also been curious about how many people care about having a webcam in their gaming laptop for a long time. So... please and thank you?

  • @pedroalbuquerquebs
    @pedroalbuquerquebs 2 года назад +3

    I have two issues with this laptop which have made me ignore it:
    1. Where I live I can only get it with a 1080p screen whereas competitors have a 1440p screen. This may be better in terms of longevity for gaming since you should be able to get usable frame rates for a few more years than at 1440p. However, for work use 1080p is a bit "old school" these days.
    2. It has no built in webcam. As far I know it comes bundled with an external webcam, but that doesn't fix the hassle of having to carry it around and connect it just for video calls, which is something that has become pretty common these days.

    • @pedroalbuquerquebs
      @pedroalbuquerquebs 2 года назад

      @Umnumzaan Yes, I use my laptop iconnected to an external monitor most of the time. But a good screen, especially at this price point, is still valued. Regarding, the webcam it has nothing to do with the price. As said, the one that is available where I live has a webcam bundled in the box. It's more a question of convenience. I make several video meetings a week and sometimes I'm not at my desk. So having a built-in camera is quite handy.

    • @maegnificant
      @maegnificant 2 года назад

      no gsync is far worse than the resolution

  • @darkzak47
    @darkzak47 2 года назад +1

    Availability is killing me. Have had my eye on the legion 5i pro gen 7 but there’s no stock!!! So now I’m looking to see a great gaming laptop that Jarrod gives kudos to that I can purchase today

  • @monlinfu5393
    @monlinfu5393 2 года назад +1

    Hi. Which one would you choose? Razer 17" 2022 or MSI GE65?

  • @iPlayForFriend
    @iPlayForFriend 2 года назад

    yes, please get the scar 17 for review Jarrod. Very good video as always.

  • @erwinlimawan3158
    @erwinlimawan3158 2 года назад +9

    I was looking at the M16/G15 for a replacement laptop, but looking at the low wattage on the gpu compared to this, I'm seriously considering it.
    Top off your head, how much less performance would the 3070 Ti be compared to 3080 Ti? The amazon config with 1080/16gb/1 Tb/3070 Ti seems like a decent price at $2049 ($100 less than equivalent M16).

    • @LordGareth_Gaming
      @LordGareth_Gaming 2 года назад +3

      I've got this one in my cart. Please don't touch 😭. But yeah I wonder what the difference in performance is

    • @noel.sk03
      @noel.sk03 2 года назад +2

      dont go for the 3080 ti. its 700$ more and maybe 4% better than the 3070 ti. and maybe go for an 1440p res. instead of 1080p

    • @erwinlimawan3158
      @erwinlimawan3158 2 года назад

      @@noel.sk03 I actually ended up with a 2022 Legion 5 pro, 3070 Ti. Adding a 2nd SSD, it came out to around $2,100, which seemed fair.

  • @Tiredengineer
    @Tiredengineer 2 года назад

    Love the upgradable graphs. Great work.

  • @phillipchomk
    @phillipchomk 2 года назад +3

    i am using scar 17 g733zw with 3070 ti, and i can tell so far that this machine is killing it! I have also the best cooling pad so the cpu never goes above 75° and the gpu on cyberpunk @1440p on ultra runs 70 fps at max 73°. When i am capping the fps limit to 60 the gpu runs 60-65°. in europe got it on the deal for 2700€ and for the price and the performance i personally consider it as the best deal i can get. Long live to ROG!

    • @aubhromanna7150
      @aubhromanna7150 2 года назад

      can you link your cooler?

    • @phillipchomk
      @phillipchomk 2 года назад

      @@aubhromanna7150 Its called Klim Mistral. I am really satisfied and there is no better cooler for dropping the temperature.

    • @adrianiakovis8405
      @adrianiakovis8405 2 года назад

      @@phillipchomk klim mistral is good but there is a better one my friend its the iets 500

    • @phillipchomk
      @phillipchomk 2 года назад

      @@adrianiakovis8405 how better it is against klim mistral? i was seeking but i think this one is better

    • @adrianiakovis8405
      @adrianiakovis8405 2 года назад

      @@phillipchomk the iets is for sure the best. The mistral is good too, the iets has a 5000 rpm cooler

  • @octachris1697
    @octachris1697 2 года назад +1

    would it be a big difference to get the same laptop with 3070 ti?

  • @EpicJCreations
    @EpicJCreations 2 года назад

    Did the scar 15 2021 really have a mux switch? 1:26 I've looked around and cant find info confirming it? Super awesome video though, just wanted to confirm that. Love your channel your reviews are the best :)!

    • @JarrodsTech
      @JarrodsTech  2 года назад +1

      Mentioned this in the pinned comment. No mux switch in the 2021 model.

    • @EpicJCreations
      @EpicJCreations 2 года назад

      @@JarrodsTech 👍

  • @gishena
    @gishena Год назад

    I just bought a Ryzer 7 configuration with 3060 and I am very happy!

  • @HeyDan1983
    @HeyDan1983 2 года назад +2

    Thats why I prefer a 1080p monitor for my laptop, you can get above 100fps on games.

  • @soulaesthete8563
    @soulaesthete8563 2 года назад +7

    I always appreciate your detailed reviews, Jerrod. I'm looking to buy an Asus laptop, but with the Scar 15 only having 66.3% Adobe RGB & 68.3% DCI, it was a dealbreaker. I'm also not a fan of the translucent area on top, though I would have overlooked it if the color accuracy had been better.

    • @fightsandfinance7570
      @fightsandfinance7570 2 года назад +1

      what are you looking to buy then? I also wanted the Asus Strix Scar 15 ... but idk yet .. still looking around. I kind of want a mechanical keyboard.. I'm also looking at the Alienware m16 R7

    • @patent5421
      @patent5421 2 года назад +1

      buy a g15/g17 then with QHD screen. It has 100% DCI-P3 and 100 SRGB + no translucent top, it has ryzen 6800H/6900HX inside and because of that it also runs cooler and has better battery life

    • @unionofslavstanrepublics2317
      @unionofslavstanrepublics2317 2 года назад +1

      @Soulaesthete look at the 1440P 240 Hz panel. It's 100% sRGB and DCI coverage.

  • @silvermoon1922
    @silvermoon1922 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for the best honest review! Now I only have two questions: 1. Is it possible to install or put a camera for the laptop? 2. Does this pc have the opportunity to use CD?

    • @JarrodsTech
      @JarrodsTech  10 месяцев назад

      No and no. You would need an external webcam.

  • @KalharaDasun
    @KalharaDasun 2 года назад

    This video was very helpful when deciding on a laptop which was eventually this one

  • @BuchouKuruta
    @BuchouKuruta 2 года назад

    Since I started working in tech I decided to work abroad but before I sold my dektop PC which was quite hard. I got this laptop to enjoy my games and work without issues and is one of the best purchases I've ever made.

  • @981208sam
    @981208sam 2 года назад

    Hi Jarrod, after checking 09:37 the battery life I may consider buying the AMD version rather than having the Intel version, a 2.5G Lan port & thunderbolt 4 port is less important than the battery life to me. So how would you comment the gaming performance between the intel version and AMD version on this Scar 15. Don't know whether the 14-cores CPU vs 8-cores CPU makes a big difference when running some 3A games such as Elden ring. Thanks a lot!

  • @italianharris
    @italianharris 2 года назад +1

    yes please review the scar 17

  • @cameronbosch1213
    @cameronbosch1213 2 года назад +6

    Too bad they don’t have a Scar model with AMD; the battery life would likely be much better on an AMD CPU. Not to mention the 2021 Scar missing a MUX switch got me to sell my 2021 Scar for a Legion 7… Great review Jarrod!

    • @takimara154
      @takimara154 2 года назад +4

      Well there's the 2022 Strix G line which is the same as Scar, but with AMD CPUs, slightly less RGB lighting and no armor cap customisation

    • @sushimshah2896
      @sushimshah2896 2 года назад +4

      @@takimara154 the FHD-144Hz panels are atrocious for 2022, only 62% sRGB!
      At least that's what they sell in India!

    • @cameronbosch1213
      @cameronbosch1213 2 года назад +1

      @@takimara154 I’d prefer having a MUX switch, high-end screen, Nvidia RTX GPU, and AMD Ryzen CPUs. I don’t want something that can’t run more than 4 hours of battery life, which would be the case with Intel…

    • @cameronbosch1213
      @cameronbosch1213 2 года назад +1

      @@sushimshah2896 That’s not good… Seriously, I’d take a lesser refresh rate for better color gamut.

    • @JarrodsTech
      @JarrodsTech  2 года назад +6

      I think the Strix G15 is the same thing just AMD this year.

  • @codyl1992
    @codyl1992 2 года назад +21

    Nice. I got the 12900 and 3070 ti qhd version at micro center recently as a desktop replacement. Seems like a good machine so far. For the QHD the screen tearing is barely noticeable due to the high refresh rate, but I didn’t even know it was possible to get adaptive sync with Optimus on. I’ll check that out!
    It works real well with my desk setup at home as a desktop replacement.

    • @HellRaiZOR13
      @HellRaiZOR13 2 года назад +2

      Does it have advanced optimus?

    • @Zvn1c
      @Zvn1c 2 года назад

      I never noticed tearing with it off on mine.

    • @codyl1992
      @codyl1992 2 года назад

      @@Zvn1c it’s super hard to see because of the high refresh rate. So it’s almost a non issue.

    • @ragaadin9408
      @ragaadin9408 2 года назад

      @@HellRaiZOR13 nope, it doesn't.

    • @edmondhung6097
      @edmondhung6097 2 года назад

      Where you can get 3070 and QHD? Can’t find it on Amazon

  • @nathancarrasco5988
    @nathancarrasco5988 2 года назад

    Scar 17 Scar 17 Scar 17! thanks for trying it without power and with power that helps alot

  • @raviolies2198
    @raviolies2198 2 года назад +1

    Yes, plz. waiting to see the scar 17 and X17 R2 🤔

  • @aaronogden9900
    @aaronogden9900 2 года назад

    8:07. The first function you look for in the armoury crate, haha.

  • @vko.
    @vko. 2 года назад +1

    woah been a long time since ive been on your channel and this is the first time ive seen your face. cool to see the guy behind the screen

  • @romanbellic810
    @romanbellic810 2 года назад +1

    Randy Pitchford will love this one.

  • @jackyff8
    @jackyff8 2 года назад +3

    Hi Jarrod! I was so excited to see this review! Please review the 17" Scar as well with (hopefully) the most popular specs i9 + 3070ti+1440P screen! I am also considering between this or the GE76 as well! Thanks a bunch!

    • @santiagolarrain
      @santiagolarrain 2 года назад

      This is precisely what I'm considering as well. Have you find availability anywhere?

    • @johndee1400
      @johndee1400 2 года назад

      @@santiagolarrain I got it, idle temperature is around 60-65 in silent mode

    • @santiagolarrain
      @santiagolarrain 2 года назад

      @@johndee1400 where did you get it from?

    • @jackyff8
      @jackyff8 2 года назад +1

      @@santiagolarrain I ended up getting the Strix Scar 17 - G733ZW. Core i9-12900H, RTX 3070 Ti with the WQHD 2560 x 1440 (DCI-P3 100%). Very happy with it so far.

    • @santiagolarrain
      @santiagolarrain 2 года назад

      @@jackyff8 awesome. It seems the 2080 ti is not worth the extra money. The CPU is not the best, right? That would be the HK version?
      Where did you buy it and how much did it cost you?

  • @Crimsonchin226
    @Crimsonchin226 2 года назад

    Would you recommend this for long term gaming and content creation

  • @mikevandersanden1480
    @mikevandersanden1480 Год назад +1

    Little late to the party but had to say that from all hardware reviewers you go into every little detail. As a former senior hardware and support engineer I can appreciate that! On top of that you still interact with user on your older videos which is nice. 😊

  • @grospoulpe951
    @grospoulpe951 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for the review of this top-end model. :)
    I’m wondering: the less expensive model (with the 3060) still uses the same cooling system? (therefore, it could be less noisy in “Performance Mode”)
    About performance, I probably missed it, but: all games tested are using “Performance Mode”, yes?

  • @strider029
    @strider029 2 года назад +7

    "Fastest gaming laptop"
    "So much RGB"
    So it's true.

    • @soulaesthete8563
      @soulaesthete8563 2 года назад

      I didn't hear him say, "So much RGB." I only know that 66.3% RGB is not very good.

  • @AdrianKrawczyk
    @AdrianKrawczyk 2 года назад +1

    Great review all of them... Waiting for new Asus TUF 2022 series to review as alternative to Scar and similar laptop series 💪

  • @bluemonkey88
    @bluemonkey88 2 года назад +3

    I have a 2019 Scar and one of the ribbon cable for the lightbar broke after I added a second SSD. It was very difficult to find a replacement. You have to be very careful with it

  • @svgstudios831
    @svgstudios831 2 года назад +1

    started disliking the design of the scar honestly. don't like that bottom bezel near the hinge being split like that. also the stripe near translucent part. I prefer strix version

  • @kucci8157
    @kucci8157 Год назад +1

    I'm torn right now between a 2022 Strix Scar 15 or 17 and the 2023 Strix G16... The G16 Has QHD but maxes out at 32 gb... The 2022 Strix Scars have FHD but go up to 64gb.... The other difference is the graphics card, 3070 ti vs. the new G16 has a 4060.... I don't know what to do.. Its my first gaming laptop. I'm torn on 1) the size, is 15" too small to play COD effectively? 2) will the 4060 basically be the same as the 3070ti? and finally, 3) will i regret not having the ability to go up to 64gb (or do i even need 64?) Hoping you can help narrow it down for me... I've been down a rabbit hole for weeks and still haven't pulled the trigger on one, I've purchased and canceled both numerous times worried i'm making the wrong decision... lol.

    • @Imback-rk8xi
      @Imback-rk8xi Год назад

      Bro tell me what one you get ☠️

  • @PreppedScots
    @PreppedScots 2 года назад +4

    Got one of these with the 1440p and 3070TI coming later on today, sounds like it’s been a good choice so far

    • @markfordham3143
      @markfordham3143 2 года назад

      please share the specs and price

    • @Suuperwuuper
      @Suuperwuuper 2 года назад

      @@markfordham3143 i9 12900h, RTX 3070 ti, 16gb ram, 1tb storage

  • @niebuhr6197
    @niebuhr6197 2 года назад

    Idle temps are very important. Fans kick in at around 52C; you want your laptop to stay below when watching videos, surfing or basic stuff

  • @alextechit
    @alextechit 2 года назад +1

    hello friend, I'm an your Italian fan . I bought a rog strix g15 and I have problems with the graphics card of 6800H processor . If I don't disable it with the MUX I have a notebook crash and the screen goes black. Do you have any advice for me? thank you!!

  • @SRMohamedHussain
    @SRMohamedHussain 2 года назад +5

    Strix G17 (6900HX/3070Ti) seems interesting given significantly much cheaper as far as i have seen around

    • @patent5421
      @patent5421 2 года назад

      So I currently have it but with 6800H. Same laptop just less RGB. Overall I like this machine but 12900H Scar 17 is just a few bucks more and I'm thinking about returing G17 and getting Scar. I wonder how they compare in games because G17 isn't thermal throttling and CPU runs at 4350Mhz in games, 6900HX should run even higher maybe even hitting 4500Mhz in games. If it does it should theoretically perform better in games than the 12900H version.

  • @RobiinBrar
    @RobiinBrar 2 года назад

    I just bought that 3 days ago with same system it got some issues but it's so beautiful looking laptop I saw in my life and good with games on full high graphics

  • @Zvn1c
    @Zvn1c 2 года назад

    I have the 17" 3080ti and have not noticed any tearing with Optimus off. I was told by the sales person, idk if it's true or not, that since Optimus off means the refresh rate will stay at max, you won't notice tearing anyway at that high of a refresh rate.
    I don't care at all about webcams.
    You should add Sword and Fairy 7 to your game test. It can be pretty demanding and has rtx/DLSS etc.

  • @attorneyBG
    @attorneyBG 2 года назад

    Thanks, Jarod for the excellent and useful review! IMHO currently the best choice is the ASUS ROG Strix G533ZW with 3070ti. It costs 2072 euro in Hungary. Or of course the Legion 5iPro...

  • @Tsirkon
    @Tsirkon 2 года назад +1

    Hey there , i just got a new laptop after the last one literally broke (had to wait for a year for a new one)
    Is it fine if i let it charge when I'm using it for a boost in performance?
    and is there any other tips so the laptop would last longer and not broke?

  • @patrickrk44
    @patrickrk44 2 года назад

    Yes, do want to see the scar 17 240hz reviewed

  • @shashankkumar6895
    @shashankkumar6895 2 года назад

    5:46 where can i get that rgb cable

  • @Diffferencial
    @Diffferencial 2 года назад

    1:27 have i missed something the last year model didnt have optimus only the ms hybrid mode thingy...

  • @AdityaGupta-om8ez
    @AdityaGupta-om8ez 2 года назад +2

    Hey Jarrod will you be reviewing the new gen Asus tuf F15, A15 and Acer Nitro 5.
    They are being sent to a lot of youtubers (atleast here in India) so I think you might be getting them too?

  • @Fumingx
    @Fumingx 2 года назад +2

    If you don’t really need the mobility of a laptop and prefer more performance and quietness, just get a PC instead. The 30series mobile GPU is heavily restrained because power/thermal limits, not really worth it if you use it gaming only, and laptop isn’t many options to upgrade or modify (short life cycle).

  • @gavinhung6516
    @gavinhung6516 2 года назад

    bought this laptop last August, best buy of the year !! totally worth it ~

    • @faresbenmiled7833
      @faresbenmiled7833 Год назад

      I am actually thinking about buying this laptop but my only fear is thermals, is it ok now? did you find a workaournd? did you try limiting the cpu on manual mode to get less heat or did you find the sweet spot mode for gaming? and does it stutter while gaming with those temps? thank you in advance ^_^

    • @gavinhung6516
      @gavinhung6516 Год назад +1

      @@faresbenmiled7833 hmm i am not much a pro user tuning everything, but imo the thermal control is great, in performance mode i play most 1440p game smoothly, i mainly play Elden Ring now, its 60 fps with all ultra setting, but sometimes in complex scen, it drops to around 45 but since most of time its smooth so u can tell the change. if u can endure the fan noise u got a turbo mode which i think u get about 8-10% boost in 3D Mark time spy. Overall i dont see any heat issue and very happy with the purchase. the good thing about 3808ti is that i got 16gb of ram which could be an advantage if u use recent AI application. all in all it is a premium machine and i think it worth the price (i did not pay the suggested retail price, i think i got it at about 20% off)

    • @faresbenmiled7833
      @faresbenmiled7833 Год назад +1

      @@gavinhung6516 thanks Gaving for sharing your experience ^^

    • @gavinhung6516
      @gavinhung6516 Год назад +1

      @@faresbenmiled7833 oh and 1 more thing i like last year's port located at back, rather than all packed at left or right this year, but seems like they got vapour chamber this year helping out the thermal performance, but really right now this machine in my country is almost 40% more than my last year purchase, but i dont see the price going down any sooner, seems this year's product are more favour due to the DLSS3big boost. so go ahead for last gen i think it still can last quite a long time ~

    • @faresbenmiled7833
      @faresbenmiled7833 Год назад +1

      @@gavinhung6516 The price gap is so huge for me and I'm not a gamer who max out every setting: medium to high fhd is quite enough for me so I don't think I will need the frame gen especially since it might be added through amd fsr 3 for free in next year, thermal was quite a concern for but seing that on manual mode in armory I can lock cpu to 45 watts is still powerful and limits temp (and thermal throttling) is quite a good thing for me.
      Thanks again for everything but 2022 is more than capable especially with the 40 series prices

  • @moai111
    @moai111 2 года назад +1

    Yo Jarrod do you know when Asus duo 16 will launch ?

  • @leahunt
    @leahunt 2 года назад

    Thank you for the review. Is this the only fully upgradable Asus for 2021 + 2022?

  • @Sehraan017
    @Sehraan017 2 года назад +3

    Love your work and reviews keep it up!

  • @KrishnaNAcharya
    @KrishnaNAcharya 2 года назад +1

    Hey Jarrod, can you please compare 3 different laptops:
    Acer Nitro 5
    HP Victus 16
    Acer Predator Helios 300
    With the Nitro and Victus loaded with the Ryzen 7 5800H and 3060 95W while the Predator having the i7 11th gen and 3060 100W.
    I'm a college student so I'm really tight on the budget so I'd like to select the best one possible. I've heard the build quality and thermals on Victus( especially hinges, they might break after 2 years) is horrible while Predator has some serious thermal issues . Nitro seems to have better cooling system compared to them. All have QHD with same display specs.
    But the Nitro comes with 256 GB SSD and 1TB HDD with horrible battery, same with Predator but 512 GB while the Victims has 1 TB SSD and far better battery. I know the hinges on Victus are wobbly but as far it doesn't break it doesn't concern me.
    I dont care about looks, my only priority are performance, build quality, longtitivity and thermals as I plan to use the laptop for atleast 5 years.
    Ik you are biased against the Nitro and Predator considering you brought the worst possible version available (no offense).
    Even if you dont have the time to compare them, can you or anyone else in comments section tell me which one will be suitable for me and why?

  • @noahsmith6227
    @noahsmith6227 2 года назад +1

    Hey Jarrod , what is the best 4k video editing and gaming laptop in the market.
    I am looking for 4k screen , 95 % A rgb , 100% S rgb
    Intel i9 12th gen
    Rtx 3080 ti
    5 gz frequency
    32 plus GB RAM
    1 TB hhd, 1 TB ssd
    144 Hz - 240 Hz screen ,1 ms response time
    Great cooling system
    Money is no object. I just want the best there is for video editing and gaming in 1 laptop. I dont care about the weight and the battery life since I am going to treat it like a desktop.

  • @phelhadsu4080
    @phelhadsu4080 2 года назад

    Is ASUS ROG STRIX 15 2022 model better than ASUS ZEPHYRUS G15? I can't decide which laptop I will buy. Don't mind the price.

  • @ismailerden7741
    @ismailerden7741 2 года назад

    Hi,
    I have an Asus rog strix scar 15 (3070 ti).
    Only the graphics cards are different, right? Is everything the same?
    I couldn't decide between 3070Ti and 3080Ti. I thought it wasn't worth the price difference.

  • @luisgarcia-nh6is
    @luisgarcia-nh6is Год назад

    Hey would you chose this laptop over and Asus Zephyrus G16 (RTX 4060)?

  • @DamianPrzysiecki
    @DamianPrzysiecki 2 года назад +2

    Hi ! First of all i love your videoa, they are really great! I need some help in decision which laptop to pick, i cant decide for 2months now..
    i am thinking between MSI GE76 Raider and Asus Rog scar 17, both on same specs ( 3080Ti ) and the 2 things are making me crazy:
    MSI doesnt have G-sync, will that be a problem?? I always had a G-sync monitor.. i dont want to be disappointed…
    Asus got lower TGP and the fan outlet is going on the hand with mouse, did you notice that as a problem?
    I wanted so much Alienware, but x17 is in FHD or 4k, and i want this QHD display….
    Could you please help me with decision ? What is better choice ?

  • @leostoilkovski1384
    @leostoilkovski1384 2 года назад

    Hello, can i ask a personal opinion about how are the hinges of the laptop. They are sturdy/good quality?

  • @deutschejar
    @deutschejar 2 года назад

    Is this model comes with an AMD processor? if itis, this enhance the baterry life?

  • @boy_ka84
    @boy_ka84 2 года назад

    I am confused right now as I should choose to buy the HP Victus which he reviewed before or this Asus ROG Strix Scar 15???
    Just because both are so good, it makes me hard to choose

  • @From_the_mil
    @From_the_mil 2 года назад

    Is the QHD screen worth getting over the
    300hz FHD?

  • @sekharraja9679
    @sekharraja9679 Год назад

    would you reccomend this laptop with the 3080 ti over a 4070 laptop right now, there is a sale where its almost the same price as a 4070 g16. should i pick this one or the 4070 g16

  • @Amber57499
    @Amber57499 2 года назад +1

    Still waiting for the new Legion 7 with the 3080Ti. Would love to see a comparison between the intel and AMD model when it is released.

  • @rtxon69
    @rtxon69 2 года назад

    BLYATIFUL REVIEW COMRADE!

  • @ChoppedAndScrewedMusic
    @ChoppedAndScrewedMusic Год назад +1

    Ordered Mine Last Night, Came Out To 1600$ | ROG STRIX SCAR 15 | 12900H CPU | 3060 GPU || Im Pretty Excited For It To Arrive

    • @Imback-rk8xi
      @Imback-rk8xi Год назад +1

      Where’d ya get this deal damn the one I’m looking at is 1800 but it’s canadien currency

    • @ChoppedAndScrewedMusic
      @ChoppedAndScrewedMusic Год назад

      @@Imback-rk8xi | sorry man, i just now came back and seen ur comment, i got mine on amazon! i just happened to get it at the very best time i guess, crazy deal! its still running up-to 2000$ on ALOT of Sites! as for the laptop itself, I LOVE IT! mine has the i9-12900H, RTX 3060 and Came with 16GB DDR5 RAM @4800Mhz (i upgraded to 64GB RAM and 6800Mhz DDR5) and my display is 300Hz, some models are only 240Hz. this laptop can handle anything you throw at it4r tho! i can play warzone on Extreme settings at 120FPS on average, CyberPunk on Ultra Settings i get around 100FPS (depends on Ray-Tracing Enabled or Not, but RTX always hits FPS Hard) it also has the option to add another SSD (two SSd Slots total) so i threw Two 2TB Samsung 980 Pro SSD's in mine! its one hell of a machine! i almost love it more than my Desktop (12700K, TUF3060Ti, 64GB DDR4 3200Mhz)

  • @valentinhorvath3125
    @valentinhorvath3125 Год назад

    Helios 300 or Scar 15?
    Which one have better cooling