Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-quality pantone display

solid build quality

dedicated graphics card

quiet cooling system

heavy form factor

limited battery life

higher price point

fewer connectivity options

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

advanced cooling system

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.45 cm x 2.085 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Black Off black
DISPLAY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - Kingston 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 2230 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 19.5 V 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Acer ConceptD 3 (CN315-71) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 514V LN148W
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