ASUS A516MA (BQ169) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV). 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 A516MA (BQ169) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

decent processor performance

includes usb-c port

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

advanced cooling system

customizable rgb lighting

premium build quality

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS A516MA (BQ169) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A516MA (BQ169) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 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 Aluminum
Colour Transparent silver Off black
DISPLAY ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
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 ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 64 MB
MEMORY ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 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 A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amp, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
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 A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology, CoolZone cooling technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
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 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password Integrated dust filters, ASUS Aura Sync technology, vapor chamber cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, custom fan curve profiles, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans
Model Number - LL046W
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