Notebooks are the best-selling product group in the PC market, and some models are capable of this replace under warranty desktop machine even for demanding tasks like playing video games. This is the case with the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR G17 2022, which we selected as the best gaming laptop at the TPNET 2022 Awards.

If you follow us regularly, you will know because we had the opportunity to analyze it in depth. We are talking about an impressive laptop that retains the basic design of the 2021 version, but which, in addition to updating the internal hardware to the latest available from Intel and NVIDIA, brings remarkable and very successful changes that improve the aesthetics of the laptop and make it an even more attractive option for enthusiasts playing games.

ROG Strix SCAR G17 2022 fastens the screen with 17.3 inch IPS panel diagonally. Its native 2K resolution (2,560 x 1,440 pixels) is ideal for games of this size, while other features shine at the same level, such as 300 nits brightness, 178-degree viewing angles or 100% support. DCI-P3 color space. Designed for demanding gamers, the screen has a fantastic refresh rate of 240 Hz and a response time of 3 ms. ASUS also sells other panels, such as FHD, which reaches 300Hz.

The internal hardware is, as expected, at a high level with the option of installing Intel processors up to the top Core i9-12900H and NVIDIA graphics for more powerful GeForce RTX 3080 Ti for laptops. Top-end components require power, especially next-gen graphics cards, and for this version, ASUS has increased the graphics card’s maximum TGP to 150W, thanks to the 25W available with Dynamic Boost. Of course, there is a high-level cooling system, Arc Flow Fan with two improved fans and liquid metal to increase the dispersion of the processor.

Once the specifications are complete, the user can choose between 16 or 32 Gbytes of DDR5-4800 memory and an SSD to store 1 or 2 TB in M.2 format and connected to the PCIe 4.0 interface to surpass the data transfer speed of 7 Gbytes. second. elements of connectivity They are just as complete, with a Thunderbolt 4 port, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.x as well as plenty of USB ports for connecting peripherals.

It has a keyboard with “ROG Overstroke” technology, a lifespan of 20 million keystrokes and customizable RGB LED lighting and a large touchpad. Its audio system is powered by four speakers and supports Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos supported by IA, just like in the section autonomy up to 12 hours with a 90W battery. ASUS wraps up the software end with the “Armoury Crate” tool, which acts as the “nerve center” when it comes to controlling many aspects of the laptop, including everything from temperatures to key customization and lighting. A large laptop with great features capable of replacing desktop machines with solvency.