ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS 15 (M509DA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW). 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 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 17 (G733ZW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

robust thermal management

ample storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (M509DA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (M509DA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Transparent silver Off black
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache L2 - 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
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 17 (G733ZW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA -
Sound Speaker, microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
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 17 (G733ZW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
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
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (M509DA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security 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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
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 LL093W
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