In its basics it may not be.
The base of the Scoutmaster is much heavier than the Prime. It has the 300 rpm motor, same as the Prime. It comes with an acrylic platter. Some, but not all, prefer the acrylic platter to the aluminum one on the Prime. Though the aluminum platter is the same size, it is heavier.
The Prime has a better arm. It's a 3D arm with easier VTA adjustment.
Try the VPI Forum. You'll probably get a lot more comments.
The base of the Scoutmaster is much heavier than the Prime. It has the 300 rpm motor, same as the Prime. It comes with an acrylic platter. Some, but not all, prefer the acrylic platter to the aluminum one on the Prime. Though the aluminum platter is the same size, it is heavier.
The Prime has a better arm. It's a 3D arm with easier VTA adjustment.
Try the VPI Forum. You'll probably get a lot more comments.