ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733QSA-PB96) vs Acer Nitro V 16″
Comparison summary
- Nitro V is the better value option.
- Nitro V has Windows 11, which is better than Windows 10 Pro that is in ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17.
- For graphics performance ROG Strix Scar 17 has a better performing graphics card.
- Nitro V has a higher resolution screen (WUXGA).
- ROG Strix Scar 17 features a bigger display. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- Nitro V features more memory.
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733QSA-PB96)
Acer Nitro V 16″
Compare specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733QSA-PB96) | Acer Nitro V 16″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | - |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 5050 |
| Screen size | |
| 17.3″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.95 lbs (2.7 kg) | - |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.55 x 11.1 x 0.92 inches | 14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches |
| (39.5 x 28.19 x 2.34 cm) | (35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 23, 2021 | October 2, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,999.00 | $1,779.90 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,999.00 | $1,779.90 |
| Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock | Buy on Amazon.com Price updated 1 days agoIn stock |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733QSA-PB96)
Acer Nitro V 16″
Compare ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 / Acer Nitro V 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733QSA-PB96) summary
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is a gaming laptop with Windows 10 Pro. It doesn't come with the top AMD CPU plus also less RAM than competitors for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3080 GPU which is weak well-suited for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. Full HD resolution is okay for the 17-inch IPS monitor. Your 1000gb SSD storage is acceptable. It is quite bulky at 5.95 lbs (2.7 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 17.3” 360Hz IPS FHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 10 Pro, G733QSA-PB96
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 with ROG Boost up to 1645MHz at 115W (130W with Dynamic Boost 2.0)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 with ROG Boost up to 1645MHz at 115W (130W with Dynamic Boost 2.0)
360Hz 3ms 17.3” Full HD 1920x1080 IPS-Type Display
16GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM | 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | Windows 10 Professional
ROG Intelligent Cooling thermal system with Thermal Grizzly Liquid Metal Thermal Compound
ASIN: B09HJYG6LC
Acer Nitro V 16″ summary
Acer Nitro V is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5050 video card which is underwhelming for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 50% of the games published this year. WUXGA resolution is reasonable for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS display. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay.
Acer Nitro V 16" WUXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 - Intel Core 7 240H Processor - 32GB DDR5 1TB SSD - Backlit KB Wi-Fi6E Bluetooth Win11 Obsidian Black - w/USB Hub - W/GaLiMu
✔【Screen】 16-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS anti-glare display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 165Hz refresh rate, 3ms response time, and 400 nits brightness;
✔【Processor】 Intel Core 7 Series 2 240H (Deca-core / 10 Cores, 2.50 GHz base up to 5.20 GHz boost clock);
✔【Graphics】 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GDDR7 8 gigabytes Laptop GPU powered by the Blackwell architecture, featuring DLSS 4 support;
✔【Memory & Storage】 32GB DDR5 megahertz and 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD;
✔【Connectivity】 1 x USB-C 3.2, 3 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, Display connection via USB port, Built-In Microphone, Headphone Jack, Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) and Bluetooth;
✔【Operating System】 Windows 11
ASIN: B0HLS2BY1M