ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733QSA-XS99) 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 that is in ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17.
- Nitro V has a higher resolution screen (WUXGA).
- For graphics performance Nitro V has a bit better graphics card.
- ROG Strix Scar 17 features a bigger display. For carrying Nitro V is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733QSA-XS99)
Acer Nitro V 16″
Compare specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733QSA-XS99) | 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 | |
| 32gb | 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 5060 |
| 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) | 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 15.55 x 11.1 x 1.08 inches | 14.04 x 10.24 x 0.78 inches |
| (39.5 x 28.19 x 2.74 cm) | (35.66 x 26.01 x 1.98 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 2000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 1, 2021 | September 16, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,699.99 | $2,059.95 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,699.99 | $2,059.95 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733QSA-XS99)
Acer Nitro V 16″
Compare ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 / Acer Nitro V 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 (G733QSA-XS99) summary
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 is a Windows gaming laptop. It doesn't have the best AMD CPU, though enough memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3080 GPU which is weak for gaming. You can play 70% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Merely Full HD resolution is unimpressive for the 17-inch IPS screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory. It is quite heavy 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, 32GB DDR4, 2TB SSD RAID0, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 10, G733QSA-XS99
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 16GB GDDR6 with ROG Boost
Latest 5th Gen AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX Processor (16M Cache, up to 4.5 GHz)
360Hz 3ms 17.3” Full HD 1920x1080 IPS-Type Display
32GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM | 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD in Raid 0 (1TB + 1TB)
ROG Intelligent Cooling thermal system with Thermal Grizzly Liquid Metal Thermal Compound
ASIN: B08SJTP83P
Acer Nitro V 16″ summary
Acer Nitro V is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2026. It has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU that is mediocre well-suited for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Merely WUXGA resolution is unremarkable for the 16-inch 165 Hz IPS monitor. The 2000gb SSD storage is good. Acer Nitro V is light at only 4.63 lbs (2.1 kg).
Acer Nitro V 16" WUXGA 165Hz Gaming Laptop | Intel Core 7 240H Processor | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | 32GB DDR5 2TB 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;
✔【Memory & Storage】 32GB DDR5 megahertz and 2TB PCIe NVMe SSD;
✔【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 5060 GDDR7 8 gigabytes Laptop GPU powered by the Blackwell architecture, featuring DLSS 4 support;
✔【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: B0HJYWQ81N