ASUS 14 (X409FA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS 14 (X409FA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS 14 (X409FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 14 (X409FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

easy portability

average battery life

basic display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 14 (X409FA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 14 (X409FA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.29 cm 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Slate grey Black, gun metal
DISPLAY ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password
SAR Value 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number EK034T -
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