ASUS ROG Strix SCAR / Hero III G731 17.3"
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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR / Hero III G731 is a 17.3-inch gaming laptop powered by 9th-gen Intel Core Coffee Lake processors. It features the world's fastest 240Hz FHD IPS display with 100% sRGB coverage and 3ms response time, while a 144Hz model is also available.
The G731 comes with "Keystone" compatibility: Keystones are NFC-enabled keys that fit neatly into the chassis of the Strix SCAR III. When docked, the personalization profiles stored in them are instantly applied. Access to secure Shadow Drive also becomes available.
Like other ROG Strix devices, the G731 features ASUS's Aura Sync RGB lighting system with a large range of programs.
The SCAR III and Hero III versions of the G731 are essentially the same laptop with some different design elements to cater to FPS and MOBA gamers respectively.
Alongside the ROG Strix SCAR / Hero III G731, ASUS also introduced the 15.6-inch G531 that shares much of the same features.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Powerful 240Hz gaming performance
- Good battery life
- Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
Cons
- Nothing in particular
What external reviewers found
External score 66%
Pros
- Solid gaming performance
- Excellent speakers
- Good battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
- Sleek design
Cons
- Middling battery life
- Mediocre speakers
- No Wi-Fi 6
- Below-average CPU and GPU performance
- No Thunderbolt 3
- No webcam
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External Reviews
laptopmag[1]
Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Strix Scar III is quite impressive, offering strong performance, a long battery life, a clicky keyboard and decent speakers. But keep in mind that this machine lacks a webcam and the chassis is a bit thick. The Asus ROG Strix III is one of the best gaming laptops you can buy right now.
Pros
- Strong gaming performance
- Strong keyboard and touchpad
- Long battery life
Cons
- Mediocre speakers
- No webcam
notebookcheck[2]
Reviewer score 71% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Asus G731GW offers multiple preset fan profiles and allows users to customize the fan curve through software. The fan sound profile is well-balanced and evenly tuned; thus, the fans are not whiny and emit a low-pitched whir, even when running at full blast. Power draw is in high line with other high-end gaming laptops when the machine is doing light work.
Pros
- Fast 144 Hz refresh rate
- Excellent speakers
- Good battery life
Cons
- Below-average CPU and GPU performance
- No Thunderbolt 3
trustedreviews[3]
Reviewer score 52% (normalized by Neofiliac)ROG Strix Scar III is a decent laptop, displaying solid performances in key areas. It has sufficient gaming speed for 1080p titles and e-sports, and the can handle day-to-day computing. The screen is easily good enough for gaming: it offers plenty of punch, and colours are accurate. The GTX 1660 Ti is decent, but the Nvidia RTX 2060 will add around 10 more frames of performance.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Solid gaming performance
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Middling battery life
- No Wi-Fi 6
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