Asus ROG Strix SCAR III G732 (17.3-inch, 2020)

Powerful gaming performance ; Full of fun RGB (if you’re into that) ; Giant 240Hz QHD display

You’re gonna pay a bit of money for it ; Quite heavy ; Short battery life ; Build is a bit plasticky for this price

The Scar 17 has basically one thing going for it: It offers some of the best gaming performance you can get. (And, to be fair, for well over $3,000, that should be an expectation.) It’s overshadowed by its X3D counterpart when it comes to the raw frame...

Blistering gaming performance, thanks to Core i9 and GeForce RTX 2080 Super ; 300Hz display ; Loaded with RAM and storage ; Solidly built ; Attractive LED trim

Expensive as configured ; Fairly big and hefty at 6.3 pounds ; Small touchpad and underwhelming keyboard ; No webcam

A full-strength GeForce RTX 2080 Super GPU and a 300Hz panel lead the Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 to maxed-out gaming performance, but we wish the design were amped up as much as the parts.

Breathtaking gaming performance ; Incredible productivity scores ; Satisfying keyboard ; Aluminum lid

Subpar brightness and color ; Underpowered speakers ; Middling battery life ; SSD could be faster ; Plastic base

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 is astounding in its capabilities, delivering gaming performance that can easily annihilate the most demanding titles. But this price point calls for a sturdy deck and a bright, vivid display to back up its immense power,...

Heat spikes are a concern, however, and the webcam is a dud, but otherwise the ROG Strix Scar 17 really delivers. If you can stomach the price, this portable powerhouse is one of the best gaming laptops you can grab in 2023.

simple design and solid build quality ; good inputs and IO ; alright QHD 240 Hz screen, even if not very bright ; powerful and versatile in all power profiles ; punchy audio ; more affordable than the Intel-based 2023 Scar models

smudgy interior, annoying status LEDs, and panel-lit ROG logo on the lid ; only available with a 16:9 350-nits panel ; no card-reader or biometrics ; high CPU temperatures with demanding loads ; short battery life

Loaded with RGB;300Hz IPS panel option;Covers 98% of sRGB;Doesn’t use PWM;Accurate colors with the help of our Gaming and Web design profile;One of the best hardware combinations up to this day;Liquid metal thermal compund on the CPU;Wi-Fi 6 support...

No Thunderbolt support;No SD card reader;Fans get really loud under load;Tiny arrow keys

Excellent performance ; Decent heat management ; Responsive 300Hz display ; Decent Keyboard and trackpad ; Customizable LED lighting ; Sturdy build

No webcam ; No Thunderbolt port ; No G-sync ; No Biometric unlock

Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 comes through as an earnest attempt to deliver class-leading performance. It’s a great machine for heavy-duty productivity needs and for users who require this sort of gaming horsepower.

Stylish aesthetics and accents ; Satisfying optical-mechanical keyboard switches ; Fast refresh rate screen ; Powerful specs for the latest games ; Good battery life

Speakers don't cut the mustard ; Some might find the keyboard 'mushy' feeling ; Weird translucent shell ; No webcam ; Frustrating numpad layout

For competitive gamers the fast refresh rate screen found here is satisfying and easy on the eye. But it's not just for gamers: numerous features make this laptop great for content creators and all kinds of work-related tasks.

High refresh rate display ; Strong gaming performance ; Underside stays cool

No webcam ; Somewhat awkward typing experience

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 G732 lives up to its gamer-focused aesthetics with a machine that leverages its specs to achieve more than computers with the same innards, all while displaying at a buttery smooth 300 Hz.