ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS 15 (M509DA) 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.

ASUS 15 (M509DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (M509DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

decent battery life

average display quality

limited upgrade options

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound output

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 ASUS 15 (M509DA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm 35.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 3.04 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Transparent silver Off black
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (M509DA) 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. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 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 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Sound Speaker, microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard N-key rollover, per-key RGB, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 16 (G634JY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R -
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number EJ381 NM001W
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