ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022)

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022)

Manufacturer	ASUS
Product family	ROG Strix
Release date	January 2022 (2022-01)
Discontinued	No
Operating system	Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
CPU	Intel Core i9-12900H
Memory	16 GB or 32 GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM (supports up to 64 GB)
Memory slots	2 user accessible
Storage	512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Storage slots	2 user accessible
Display	Screen size: 15.6 inch Panel type: IPS-level Coating: Anti-glare (matte) Resolution: 1920 x 1080 or 2560 x 1440 Aspect ratio: 16:9 Refresh rate: 240 Hz or 300 Hz Brightness: 346 Nits sRGB: 100 % Adobe RGB: 75.35 % DCI-P3: 100 % VRR: Adaptive-Sync Screen-to-body ratio:
Graphics	Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop 6 GB GDDR6 140 W w/ Dynamic Boost Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 150 W w/ Dynamic Boost Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop 8 GB GDDR6 150 W w/ Dynamic Boost Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop 16 GB GDDR6 150 W w/ Dynamic Boost
Sound	4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology Dolby Atmos AI noise-canceling technology Hi-Res certification (for headphone)
Camera	None
Touchpad	Large glass clickpad with NumberPad functionality
Connectivity	WiFi 6E (802.11ax) (Triple band) 2x2 Bluetooth 5.2 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C, DP 1.4, PD) 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (DP 1.4) 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x Ethernet (2.5 Gbps) 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack
Power brick	280W or 240W AC adapter
Battery	4 cell Li-ion 90 WHr
Keyboard	Per-key RGB backlit
Chassis	Color: Materials: Plastic body with aluminum lid Cooling: Dual-fan and eight-heat pipe cooling system
Fingerprint reader	No
Facial recognition	No
Website	ASUS

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The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) is a high-performance gaming laptop designed for gamers who prioritize performance and visual fidelity. It features the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900H processor and a range of Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs. The laptop is known for its robust build quality, high refresh rate display, and extensive connectivity options.

Primary Hardware

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Processor

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) is equipped with the following processor:

• Intel Core i9-12900H with 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) and 20 threads, 24 MB cache and a max frequency of 5.0 Ghz for P-cores.

The Intel Core i9-12900H processor in the ROG Strix Scar 15 delivers impressive performance, particularly in multi-threaded tasks. It is capable of handling demanding applications and gaming with ease. The processor can run at up to 110W of sustained power in demanding CPU loads on the Turbo profile, stabilizing at frequencies of 3.5+ GHz on the P Cores with temperatures of 93-95 °C. In performance mode, it stabilizes at 70W with temperatures still in the mid-90s.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Core i9-12900H performs exceptionally well. It scores around 2750 points in Cinebench R15, 7109 points in Cinebench R20, and 19064 points in Cinebench R23 (multi-core).

Benchmarks:

• Cinebench R15: ~2750 points
• Cinebench R20: ~7109 points
• Cinebench R23: ~19064 points (multi-core), ~1918 points (single-core)

Graphics

The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) offers several discrete GPU options:

• Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU with 6 GB GDDR6 memory, 1752 MHz boost clock, and 140 W TGP.
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 1460 MHz boost clock, and 150 W TGP.
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU with 8 GB GDDR6 memory, 1595 MHz boost clock, and 150 W TGP.
• Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU with 16 GB GDDR6 memory, 1445 MHz boost clock, and 150 W TGP.

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 Ti in the ROG Strix Scar 15 performs well in gaming scenarios, capable of handling modern games at high settings. It operates at a total graphics power (TGP) of 150 W, providing a good balance between performance and thermal management. The GPU runs at up to 150W with Dynamic Boost in supported games and applications, with temperatures around 80-87 °C on Turbo and Performance profiles.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 3070 Ti achieves impressive scores. It scores 26504 in 3DMark Fire Strike, 11719 in 3DMark Time Spy, and 7379 in Uniengine Superposition (1080p Extreme).

Benchmarks:

• 3DMark Fire Strike: ~26504 points
• 3DMark Time Spy: ~11719 points
• Uniengine Superposition (1080p Extreme): ~7379 points

Memory

The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) supports up to 64 GB of DDR5-4800 memory through two SO-DIMM slots. Pre-configured SKUs come with either 16 GB or 32 GB of DDR5-4800 memory.

The memory provides high-speed performance suitable for gaming and multitasking, allowing for smooth operation even with multiple applications running. The laptop offers two accessible memory DIMMs, allowing for easy upgrades.

Benchmarks:

• PassMark 10: Rating: 6280 (CPU mark: 29746, 3D Graphics Mark: 21052, Disk Mark: 51288)

Storage

The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) can be configured with 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSDs. The laptop has two M.2 slots, allowing for additional storage upgrades.

The storage provides fast load times and ample space for games and applications, ensuring quick access to data and efficient performance. The SSD offers high read and write speeds but experiences throttling under sustained loads, particularly during intensive tasks like large file transfers or prolonged gaming sessions.

Benchmarks:

• CrystalDiskMark 5.2: ~5563.48 MB/s (read), ~4045.87 MB/s (write)
• DiskSpd seq_q8t1: ~7006 MB/s (read), ~5263 MB/s (write)

Co-processors

The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) does not feature any dedicated co-processors.

Input Devices

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Keyboard

The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) features a per-key RGB backlit keyboard with a conventional membrane design. The keyboard is customizable through the Armoury Crate software.

The keyboard offers a good layout and typing experience, with smooth keycaps and decent feedback. The keys allow for fast typing speeds and quiet actuations. However, the F1-F12 keys are not backlit, making them difficult to see in the dark.

Touchpad

The laptop comes with a large glass clickpad that measures 13 cm x 7.5 cm. The touchpad is spacious, smooth, and accurate, though physical clicks can be clunky. It includes a soft-touch toggle for a digital numeric keypad, which glows only in white.

Webcam

The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) does not include a built-in webcam, which is a significant omission in today's video conferencing environment. However, an external ROG Eye 1080p webcam is available as an accessory.

Microphone

The laptop features a built-in array microphone with dedicated media buttons for microphone mute.

Output Devices

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Display

The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) offers several display options:

• 15.6-inch, WQHD (2560 x 1440), IPS-level, 240 Hz, 100% DCI-P3, 3ms response time, Adaptive-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR
• 15.6-inch, FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS-level, 300 Hz, 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB, 3ms response time, Adaptive-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR

The display is bright and color-accurate, making it a highlight of the laptop. It features a 4mm bezel on three sides, enhancing the immersive experience. The WQHD display supports Dolby Vision and has good color coverage, but suffers from poor contrast. It offers fast response times, making it suitable for gaming.

Benchmarks:

• Brightness: ~346 cd/m²
• Contrast: ~586:1
• Brightness Distribution: ~91%
• ΔE Color: ~3.06 (calibrated: 2.57)

Audio

The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) comes with a quad-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology, Dolby Atmos, and AI noise-canceling technology.

The speakers provide a solid audio experience with good bass response. They are capable of producing loud sound levels suitable for gaming and media consumption. However, clarity in treble and midrange is slightly compromised.

Connectivity

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WiFi

The laptop is equipped with Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.2, providing modern connectivity options.

The Wi-Fi performance is strong, supporting high speeds on the 6 GHz band. The card can be swapped out, but its placement under the primary M.2 SSD complicates upgrades.

Benchmarks:

• Average receive speeds with Wi-Fi 6E: ~1857 MBit/s

Bluetooth

The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) comes with a Bluetooth 5.2 module.

SD Card Reader

The laptop does not include an SD card reader.

USB

The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) is equipped with the following USB ports:

• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (supporting DisplayPort 1.4 and power delivery)
• 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (supporting DisplayPort 1.4)

Display Outputs

The laptop comes with the following display outputs:

• 1 x HDMI 2.1
• 1 x USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4

Case

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The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) features a plastic body with an aluminum lid. The design includes RGB lighting and a customizable ROG Keystone.

The build quality is sturdy, though some flex is noticeable in the keyboard deck. The design features a mix of clean aesthetics and RGB elements, all controllable through software. The plastic interior is prone to smudges, and the status LEDs are annoyingly placed.

Maintenance

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The bottom panel of the ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) can be easily removed for upgrades, but caution is needed due to fragile ribbon cables. The laptop supports swappable SO-DIMMs and M.2 SSDs, allowing for future upgrades.

Cooling System

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The laptop is equipped with a dual-fan and eight-heat pipe cooling system. The cooling system is effective but results in high noise levels under load, particularly in Turbo mode.

Heat

The GPU runs hot at 80-87 °C on Turbo and Performance profiles, with the CPU temperatures averaging around 78-85 °C during gaming.

Benchmarks:

• Maximum bottom temperature: ~54.4 °C

Noise

Noise levels can reach up to 56.6 dB(A) under load, which may be distracting in quiet environments. The system is able to idle the fans on the Silent profile as long as the CPU/GPU stay under 60 °C, leading to a mostly noiseless daily-use experience.

Benchmarks:

• Turbo profile: ~48 dB
• Performance and Silent modes: Quieter

Energy Management

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Power Consumption

The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) ships with a 280W or 240W AC adapter. The laptop has high power draw under load, particularly during gaming, which may lead to increased electricity costs.

Benchmarks:

• Load: ~274.86 Watt

Battery Life

The laptop comes with a 90 WHr Li-ion battery. Battery life is limited, with runtimes around 4-6 hours depending on usage. The system automatically switches the screen’s refresh to 60 Hz when using the laptop on battery to increase efficiency.

Benchmarks:

• WiFi Websurfing: ~8h 21.4min
• Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p: ~8h 30min
• Witcher 3 ultra: ~1h 10min

Biometrics

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The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) does not support fingerprint reader or face recognition features.

Software

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The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) ships with Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro, depending on the configuration.

Preinstalled Software

Armoury Crate

The Armoury Crate software acts as the primary control center for the ROG Strix Scar 15. It allows users to manage RGB lighting, system settings, performance profiles, and more. The software provides a unified interface for customizing the laptop's performance and aesthetics.

MyASUS

The MyASUS app provides additional system management features, including hardware diagnostics, system updates, and customer support.

Other Preinstalled Software

The laptop also comes with other preinstalled software, including a 30-day trial of McAfee security software.

Linux Support

Linux support for the ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) is not specified in the reviews. Users may need to check compatibility with specific Linux distributions and drivers.

Accessories & Warranty

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The ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) comes with a 280W or 240W AC adapter and standard paperwork.

The laptop includes a one-year limited manufacturer warranty if purchased in the US.

Reviews Summary

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Overall Sentiment

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) is considered a powerful gaming laptop with high CPU and GPU performance. It is praised for its robust build quality, high refresh rate display, and extensive connectivity options. However, it has notable drawbacks, including high noise levels under load, limited display angle, and subpar battery life. The absence of a built-in webcam and biometric features is also a significant drawback for some users.

Problems Summary

• No built-in webcam.
• High noise levels under load.
• Limited display angle.
• Subpar battery life.
• Plastic interior prone to smudges.
• Status LEDs are annoyingly placed.
• High temperatures during intensive tasks.
• Absence of biometric login options.

Links

i9-12900H, RTX 3070 Ti, 32 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD: PCWorld

i9-12900H, RTX 3070 Ti, 32 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD: UltrabookReview

i9-12900H, RTX 3070 Ti, 32 GB RAM, 2 TB SSD: NoteBookCheck