Asus TUF 16 (2026) vs Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 Special Edition comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Asus TUF 16 (2026)	Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 Special Edition
key specs
Display size	16.00-inch	17.30-inch
Touchscreen	No	No
Processor	Core i7	Core i9
RAM	64GB	32GB
OS	Windows 11 Home	-
SSD	2TB	4TB
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Display resolution	-	1440x2560 pixels
Weight	-	3.00 kg
general
Brand	Asus	Asus
Model	TUF 16 (2026)	ROG Strix Scar 17 Special Edition
Release date	June 2, 2026	September 5, 2022
Launched in India	No	-
Model Name	TUF 16	ROG Strix Scar 17 Special Edition
Series	TUF	ROG Strix Scar
Material	PC/ABS Plastic	-
Operating system	Windows 11 Home	-
Dimensions (mm)	-	395.00 x 282.00 x 28.30
Weight (kg)	-	3
Battery Capacity (WHR)	-	90
display
Size	16.00-inch	17.30-inch
Touch Screen	No	No
Resolution	-	1440x2560 pixels
Refresh Rate	-	240Hz
processor
Processor	Intel Core i7 Intel Core i7 14650HX	Intel Core i9 12th Gen Core i9-12950HX
Burst Clock Speed	5.2GHz	-
memory
RAM	64GB	32GB
RAM Slots	-	2
Expandable RAM up to (GB)	-	64GB
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	Yes	Yes
Graphics Processor	Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Dedicated Graphic Memory	-	16GB
storage
SSD	2TB	4TB
ports and slots
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A)	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type C)	1	1
HDMI Port	Standard	Yes
RJ45 (LAN)	Yes	-
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	-	1
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	-	Yes
connectivity
Bluetooth version	-	v5.2
inputs
Web Camera	-	No
Pointer Device	-	Yes
Backlit Keyboard	-	Yes
Internal Mic	-	Yes
Speakers	-	4 Speakers

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