The first gaming laptops had nothing to do with portable devices. Often these constructions weighed over 6 kg, and gaming on them required considerable compromises. However, we lived to see the times when playing on a laptop no longer surprises or upsets anyone. Besides, this equipment is often as powerful as its larger, stationary brothers. Personally, we glad when there was an opportunity to test the latest laptop from Asus because we remember very fondly previous designs from the Republic of Gamers family that have accompanied me in my private life for the last few years.
We get the laptop in a matte black packaging with a red ROG logo and an inscription in English “For Those Who Dare” ( for those who dare ). This is quite an accurate password, especially considering the price of the laptop, the cheapest variant of which costs $2,999.99.
As is customary, the manufacturer places information about the specification on the other side of the box – unfortunately it is not very detailed. We do not know at what speed the RAM is working and what exactly the graphics card model has been installed.
Pros and Cons
| PROS | CONS |
| Very high performance | Poor battery life |
| Efficient cooling system | RAID 0 solution, no expandable drive |
| 300 Hz IPS panel | Expensive |
| Brilliant mechanical keyboard |
General Info
| Asus Strix SCAR G733 | ||
| Series | Strix Scar G733 | |
| Brand | Asus | |
| Weight | 2.70 Kg | |
| Laptop Type | Laptop | |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | |
| Display | 17.3 Inch | |
| Type | Laptop |
The laptop comes with a 240 W power supply and replaceable corners that will allow you to personalize the design. There are three variants to choose from: matt gray, shiny silver, and translucent. Replacing them is not a problem because they stick to a magnet – just slide them slightly towards the edge of the laptop. In addition, a template is available on the manufacturer’s website that allows you to personalize and 3D print such an element.
It is not too thick – less than 3 cm with a total weight of 2.7 kg. It also does not resemble older gaming laptops, such as the Asus G750, whose body itself, without the matrix, was over 4 cm high and weighed over 5 kg (without the power supply). If not for the shiny ROG logo on the matrix cover, at first glance, no one would have known that this is a design intended for gamers. The black matte housing is broken with a delicate pattern in one corner, nothing like the aggressive constructions from a few years ago.
Display
| Asus Strix SCAR G733 | ||
| Display Type | IPS Display | |
| Display Size | 17.3 Inches | |
| Display Resolution | 2560 x 1440 Pixels | |
| Display Touchscreen | No | |
| Colour | Black |
The design of the laptop is covered with a visually attractive pattern, emphasizing its gaming purpose and belonging to the Republic of Gamers product series. On the flap, we find a large ROG logo, illuminated with RGB LEDs. The backlight can also be found on the laptop frame – located along the entire front, overlaps the left and right sides of the device. We can also find them under the display.
The screen is a 300 Hz Full HD panel made in IPS technology with a response time of 3 ms and a brightness of 300 nits. The matrix is ​​evenly illuminated, although during the test with a black background it is clearly visible that the backlight diodes are placed in the corners. However, the so-called backlight bleeding effect is much more noticeable in the photo itself than when we look directly at the screen. The colors are very vivid and natural, which is a special feature of IPS matrices. The manufacturer states that the panel has 100% coverage of the sRGB palette.
Specification
| Asus Strix SCAR G733 | ||
| Processor Name | AMD Ryzenâ„¢ 9 5900HX | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 | |
| Dimensions | 395 x 282 x 23.4 mm | |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR4 RAM | |
| Storage | 1 TB HDD/256 SSD |
Performance
| Asus Strix SCAR G733 | |||
| Clockspeed | 3.3 GHz | ||
| Graphic Processor | NVIDIA GeForce | ||
| Processor | RTX 3060 | ||
| Graphic Ram | 6 GB |
The SCAR G733Q is based on one of the most powerful mobile processors from the AMD stable, namely the Ryzen 9 5900HX. This system is made in a 7 nm technological process based on the latest ZEN3 architecture.
It is a model with unlocked overclocking which Asus took advantage of. We did not often get frequencies above 4.6 GHz, despite the fact that the maximum boost for a single core according to AMD’s specification is 4.5 GHz.
Multimedia
| Asus Strix SCAR G733 | |||
| Web-cam | HD 720P Webcam | ||
| Speakers | Dual Speakers | ||
| Microphone Jack | Yes | ||
| Wireless Lan | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | ||
| Memory Slots | Yes | ||
| HDMI Ports | Yes | ||
| Ethernet Ports | Yes | ||
| Finger Print Reader | No |
When it comes to multimedia, the sound coming from the laptop is clean and clear. We can easily watch movies without connecting additional speakers.
A big plus is the placement of a power socket, HDMI port, and USB C and A sockets on the back edge of the laptop. Thanks to this, when working at a table or desk, we will not have to deal with disturbing cables. The USB-C socket can also be used to charge a laptop – this requires a 100W power adapter. A laptop powered in this way is enough to browse the Internet or watch multimedia. A big plus for people who will use this equipment for work, because instead of carrying a large power supply, a quick charger, e.g. from a smartphone, which takes up a lot less space, is enough.
Battery
| Asus Strix SCAR G733 | ||
| Battery Cell | 4 Cell | |
| Battery Type | Lithium-Ion | |
| Battery Backup | Upto 3 hours | |
| Power Supply | 90 W AC Adapter |
Battery life has never been a strong point in gaming laptops. Observing how efficient components are mounted inside, it is not surprising that the average working time is often less than 2 hours when browsing the Internet or watching movies.
Conclusion!
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733 is a computer that surprises with its performance and how it looks attractive on the desk. The use of practically the best components available on the market, from which a laptop can be assembled, made it mercilessly expensive.
Nevertheless, it is plastic, offers only Full HD resolution, battery life is typically gaming, there is no biometric security, and its work culture is not impressive.
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 G733 is a real monster, offering the highest performance available on a laptop. Unfortunately, it did not avoid a few shortcomings, and the price can effectively discourage you from buying.
