ASUS 15 (X509UA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS 15 (X509UA) 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.

ASUS 15 (X509UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X509UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance level

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited storage capacity

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

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 ASUS 15 (X509UA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (X509UA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 2.29 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Slate grey Off black
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 3 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 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
STORAGE ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, 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 (X509UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
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 (X509UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
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 (X509UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (X509UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
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) -
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number EJ064T LN148W
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