Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 vs Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD Comparison

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Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 vs Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ROG Strix SCAR 16 and Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD, two laptops from Asus and Lenovo. Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 was introduced to market in January 2023 and Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD was launched in May 2021. There is 20 months difference between ROG Strix SCAR 16 and Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD so it would still give an advantage to younger ROG Strix SCAR 16.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 and Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 Key Specs

Launched in January 2023
16.0" Mini LED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i9 13980HX
GPU: GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB
16GB Ram
354 x 264 x 22.6 mm (13.94 x 10.39 x 0.89 inches)
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD Key Specs

Launched in May 2021
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
356 x 261 x 20.1-23.5 mm (14.02 x 10.28 x 0.79-0.93 inches)
Weight: 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ROG Strix SCAR 16 and Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 over Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD

Side Bezel Thickness	4.7 mm vs 5.7 mm	1 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 165 Hz	Smoother media experience
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	100% vs 70.2%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Max Brightness	1100 nits vs 500 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	24.7 TFLOPS vs 13.8 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No

Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD over Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.9% vs ~79.4%	Larger screen area ratio
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Replaceable Battery	Yes vs No	Easily replace the battery when needed
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Common Strengths of Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD and Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16

Launch Dates	January 2023 vs May 2021	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD and Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 vs Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 and the Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)	2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)
Surface Area	935 cm2 (144.8 inches2)	929 cm2 (144.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.4%	~79.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.7 mm	~5.7 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.16 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.352 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray

Comparison of the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 and the Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD External Dimensions

Weight

Weight Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 2.50 kg

Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD 2.50 kg

Min 1.17 kg

Average 2.07 kg

Max 3.00 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 22.00 mm

Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD 20.10 mm

Min 12.30 mm

Average 20.35 mm

Max 30.80 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 is 0.16 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD is 0.16 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 vs Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i9 13980HX	AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Base Frequency	2.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.6 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	24	8
Number of Threads	32	16
L3 Cache	36 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (32EU)	Radeon RX Vega 8
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	2103	1461
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	20352	7439
Cinebench 23 (Single)	2199	1426
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	31359	12233

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 and Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i9 13980HX

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile 12GB GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile 16GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	1290 MHz	900 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1665 MHz	1425 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	110 W	80 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	24.72 TFLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS
Memory Size	12 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	192 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	2250 MHz 18 Gbps effective	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	7424	3840
TMUs	232	120
ROPs	80	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 has a FLOPS value of 24.7 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD ' has a FLOPS value of 13.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	32 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the ROG Strix SCAR 16 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16	Lenovo Legion 7 16” (2021, AMD)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	90 Wh	80 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	Yes
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	330 W	300 W

Moreover, the ROG Strix SCAR 16 boasts a larger battery capacity of 90 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD's80 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 90 Wh

Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD 80 Wh

Min 38.00 Wh

Average 74.15 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 4 TB, the ROG Strix SCAR 16 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD's max. storage capacity of 2 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 vs Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 and Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both ROG Strix SCAR 16 and Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD screens have the same size of 16.0".The total usable screen area of the ROG Strix SCAR 16 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both ROG Strix SCAR 16 and Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD feature the same pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 189 ppi

Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD 189 ppi

Min 137 PPI

Average 169 PPI

Max 283.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The ROG Strix SCAR 16 offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Both ROG Strix SCAR 16 and Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD boast the same response time of 3.0 ms.

Brightness
The ROG Strix SCAR 16 offers a higher maximum brightness of 1100 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 16.0-16.9 inches

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 1100 nits

Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD 500 nits

Min

40 nits

Average 413 nits

Max 1250.00 nits

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 vs Lenovo Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ROG Strix SCAR 16 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both ROG Strix SCAR 16 and Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD have USB-A ports. ROG Strix SCAR 16 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ROG Strix SCAR 16 and Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD have USB Type-C ports. ROG Strix SCAR 16 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD has 3x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
ROG Strix SCAR 16 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both ROG Strix SCAR 16 and Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither ROG Strix SCAR 16 nor Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both ROG Strix SCAR 16 and Legion 7 16-inch 2021 AMD are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	3x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes