ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 SE (2022) review
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 SE (2022) — from 2022, 3.1 kg, performance 77.
Technical specifications
| Type | Gaming |
| Release year | 2022 |
| Screen | 17.3" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i9 12900H , Intel Core i9 12950HX |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB , GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB |
| Max. RAM | 64 GB |
| Weight | 3.1 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh |
Performance scores
The special edition, honestly weighed
The 2022 ROG Strix Scar 17 SE pairs a Core i9 12900H with an RTX 3070 Ti carrying 8 GB and 64 GB of RAM at $737. The battery is the 90 Wh huge-tier cell — the verdict's named strength. The flagged weakness is the mass: 3.1 kg against a class median of 2.4, the desktop-replacement tier, with the mobility index of 21 agreeing. The portability index reads 6, the bottom band — the honest number on a 17-inch special edition.
Around the trade, a strong sheet: photo and design 92 top, office 97.37 top, general performance 76.9 high, gaming 76 high. Value reads mid at 64 — four years of curve on a premium nameplate, partially absorbed.
Flags confirm the card
Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto V, and Rainbow Six Siege clear recommended; Photoshop and Visual Studio Code clear minimums. The 3070 Ti's tier is documented by the sheet.
Depreciation math
The anchor reads 14.76% yearly with no base price attached. Four years in at $737, the SE badge is the residual question — the silicon is worth the ticket with or without it.
Who should buy it
The desk gamer who wants the special-edition chassis and a confirmed 3070 Ti at a mid ticket. The 3.1 kg mass and bottom-band portability say the machine moves by plan, not by impulse.
Bottom line: photo and design 92 top, office 97.37 top, performance 76.9 high, gaming 76 high — the special edition's capability columns hold the row's standard, and the 3070 Ti is confirmed by five green flags. The 3.1 kg mass, the mobility flag at 21, and the portability index at 6 low are the desktop-replacement price; value at 64 mid says the badge premium has mostly burned off. Four years of a 14.76% curve are in the $737 ticket — the silicon is worth it with or without the SE name.
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⭐ What stands out
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weight is higher than typical gaming class (+29.2%) (desktop replacement).
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mobility is lower than typical gaming class (+27.6%) (low tier).
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battery capacity is higher than typical gaming class (+26.8%) (huge).
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⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration easily handles AAA games at ultra settings, 4K video editing, and engineering applications.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 53) ↔ price (median 749.6).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 29) ↔ overall performance (median 73.9).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 100) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
ROG Strix Scar 17 SE (2022): verdict
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