ASUS 15 (X515JA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS 15 (X515JA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY). 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 (X515JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X515JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

advanced cooling system

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (X515JA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (X515JA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 3 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Silver | Slate grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 16-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 64 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 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 0 0
STORAGE ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PY)
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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans
Repairability Index 6.1 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty International warranty - 1 year -
Model Number EJ2133W LL003W
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