Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023) vs Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)
What ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023) does better (14) and where ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) wins (11) — every spec side by side.
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9.4Graphics9.1
9.6Overall performance8.6
9.1Display9.3
8.6Memory & storage7.1
3.0Battery & portability9.2
6.4Features & cooling8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023)ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)
| ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023) | ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 282 mm | 246 mm | +36 mm |
| Width | 395 mm | 355 mm | +40 mm |
| Thickness | 28.3 mm | 23 mm | +5.3 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.3 kg | +0.7 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023) better than ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Cinebench 2024 multi-core2,010 vs 7542.7×
- SSD (up to)4,096 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- GPU power (TGP)175 W vs 150 W+17%
- Geekbench 6 multi-core19,552 vs 15,617+25%
- GPU compute (FP32)37.6 TFLOPS vs 33.9 TFLOPS+11%
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light23,363 vs 21,090+11%
- Vapor chamber coolingYes · ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023): No
- CPU cores16 vs 14+14%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
- CPU threads32 vs 20+60%
- Key travel2 mm vs 1.7 mm+18%
- Geekbench 6 single-core3,226 vs 2,821+14%
Why is ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) better than ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
- Weight3 kg vs 2.3 kg+30%
- Response time8 ms vs 3 ms2.7×
- RAM (base)16 GB vs 64 GB4×
- Thickness28.3 mm vs 23 mm+23%
- SD card readerNo · ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
- IR camera (face login)No · ROG Strix Scar 17 G733 RTX 4080 (2023): Yes
- SSD (base)1,024 GB vs 2,000 GB+95%
- Cooling fans2 vs 3+50%
- Webcam720p vs 1,080p+50%
- Pixel density170 ppi vs 189 ppi+11%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 175 W | 150 W |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 7,424 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 37.6 TFLOPS | 33.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 23,363 | 21,090 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Ryzen 9 7945HX | Core i9-13900H |
| CPU maker | AMD | Intel |
| CPU cores | 16 | 14 |
| CPU threads | 32 | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 9 7945HX3D, Ryzen 9 7945HX | Core i9-13900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 19,552 | 15,617 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 3,226 | 2,821 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 2,010 | 754 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 17.3″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | QHD (1440p/1600p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 8 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Pixel density | 170 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 4,096 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,024 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 330 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 3 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 28.3 mm | 23 mm |
| Width | 395 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 282 mm | 246 mm |
| Body material | Aluminium | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | Yes | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 54.1 dB | 57.5 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Key travel | 2 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 720p | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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