Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

affordable price point

decent gaming performance

solid build quality

good thermal management

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

robust build quality

advanced thermal management

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.325 cm 35.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 3.04 cm
Weight 2.15 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Charcoal black Off black
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - SanDisk 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad N-key rollover, per-key RGB, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 7 (A715-42G) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number R7NL NM001W
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