ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9 Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9 $2,499 Check Deal	Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti $1,999 Check Deal	Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 5050
Overview
Brand
ASUS	Acer
Model
ROG Strix Scar 17 SE G733CX-XS97 (2022)	AN16S-61-R5K4
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 16GB GDDR6	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
RTX 3080 Laptops \| RTX 5070 Laptops
RAM
32GB DDR5-4800MHz	32GB DDR5
32GB Laptops
Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
2TB Laptops
Display
17.3-inch QHD (2560 x 1440), 240Hz, IPS	16" WQXGA IPS 180Hz
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Weight
2.9 kg or 6.39 lbs	2.5
Color
Off Black	Black
Processor
CPU
Intel Core i9-12950HX	AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
Intel Core i9 Laptops \| AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 Laptops
Cores
16 Cores (8 Performance + 8 Efficient)	12.0
Threads
24 Threads	24.0
Base Clock
2.3 GHz	3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Boost
Up to 5.2 GHz	4.4 GHz
Cache
30MB Intel Smart Cache	70MB (L2 + L3)
TDP
55W (Base), Up to 150W with Turbo Boost Max 3.0	45W
Display
Screen Size
17.3 inches	16"
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Refresh Rate
240Hz	180Hz
Response Time
3ms	3ms
Panel Type
IPS-Level	IPS
Color Gamut
100% DCI-P3	100% sRGB
Brightness
300 nits	400 nits
Aspect Ratio
16:9	16:10
Additional Features
Adaptive Sync, Anti-Glare, Dolby Vision	G-SYNC Compatible, Anti-Glare Coating
Graphics
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU
VRAM
16GB GDDR6	16GB GDDR6
TGP
175W (150W + 25W Dynamic Boost)	150W
Ray Tracing
Yes	Supported
DLSS Support
Yes, DLSS 2.0	Supported
Benchmark Scores
3DMark Time Spy ≈ 14000	Approx. 25,000 3DMark Time Spy
Additional Features
MUX Switch, ROG Boost, Advanced Optimus	DLSS 3, Reflex Support
Memory
RAM Type
DDR5	DDR5
RAM Speed
4800MHz	4800 MHz
Expandable Memory
Yes, up to 64GB	Up to 64GB
Storage
Primary Storage
2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD	2TB Gen 4 SSD
Secondary Storage Options
Available M.2 Slot	M.2 NVMe slots for additional SSD/HDD
RAID Support
Yes, RAID 0/1	Supported via BIOS
Gaming Features
Dedicated Gaming Keys
Yes, with Macro Keys	Backlit RGB Keyboard with WASD Highlight
RGB Customization
Yes, Per-Key RGB with Aura Sync + Light Bar	Full RGB per key
Game Optimization
ROG Armoury Crate with Scenario Profiles	Acer NitroSense Software
Performance
Cooling Technology
ROG Intelligent Cooling with Vapor Chamber and Liquid Metal	Acer CoolBoost with dual fans and vapor chamber
Overclocking Support
Yes, via Armoury Crate	Yes, via NitroSense
Performance Modes
Silent, Performance, Turbo, Manual	Silent, Balanced, Performance
Benchmark Scores
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core ≈ 19500 \|\| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core ≈ 17000	See above
Battery
Capacity
90Wh	76 Wh
Backup Time
Up to 8 hours	Up to 6 hours
Charging Type
Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes)	Fast Charging via USB-C and AC Adapter
Power Adapter
330W AC Adapter	180W AC Adapter
Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.2	Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x 2.5G RJ-45 LAN port, 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1 x Keystone II slot	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 2.1, Ethernet (RJ45), 3.5mm Audio Jack, SD Card Reader
Keyboard & Touchpad
Keyboard Type
Per-Key RGB Chiclet Keyboard	Backlit RGB Mechanical Keyboard
Key Travel
1.9mm	1.6mm
N-Key Rollover
Yes	Full
Touchpad Features
Glass Precision Touchpad	Precision Touchpad with multi-touch support
Audio
Speakers
Quad Speaker Setup with Smart Amp Technology	Stereo speakers with DTS:X Ultra
Audio Enhancements
Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation	DTS:X Ultra, Acer TrueHarmony
Dedicated Audio Jack
Yes	Yes
Camera
Webcam
No built-in webcam	720p HD webcam
Privacy Shutter
Not applicable	Yes
Build & Design
Material
Aluminum and Plastic Chassis	Aluminum chassis with plastic accents
Color Options
Off Black	Black
RGB Lighting
Yes, Full Surround + Logo + Keyboard	Yes, keyboard and logo
Dimensions
39.5 x 28.2 x 2.83 cm	358 x 259 x 22 mm
Special Features
Virtual Reality Ready
Yes	Yes
Advanced Cooling
Yes, with Vapor Chamber and Liquid Metal	Yes
Software
ROG Armoury Crate, GameFirst VI, Aura Creator	Acer NitroSense, Windows 11 Home
Box Contents
Laptop
Yes	Acer Nitro 16S AI Copilot+
Power Adapter
Yes, 330W	Yes, 180W
User Manual
Yes	Yes
Warranty Card
Yes	Yes
Additional Accessories
ROG Keystone II, ROG Backpack	None
Launch Date
Release Date
2022.0	2026-08-15
Status
Available	In Stock

Which is Better: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9 or Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti?

Based on the comparison, here's how each product stands out:

Advantages of ASUS ROG Strix Scar 17 Se with RTX 3080 Ti and i9:

Offers better CPU (Intel Core i9-12950HX vs AMD Ryzen AI 9 365)

Advantages of Acer Nitro 16S with RTX 5070 Ti:

Has better GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti)

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