ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY). 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 F540LA (XX1165T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no SSD standard

basic display quality

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

advanced thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.14 cm x 25.15 cm x 2.72 cm 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm
Weight 2 kg 3.1 kg
Colour Chocolate black IMR with hairline (LCD cover), gold IMR with hairline (top) Black
DISPLAY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 18"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, 89% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
CPU Intel Core i3 (5th Gen) 5005U / 2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache 3 MB 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
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 F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features ASUS Smart Gesture technology, chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
HDMI
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included ASUS Splendid, ASUS USB Charger+, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), ASUS WebStorage Sync Agent, McAfee Internet Security (Trial), ASUS GiftBox, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage), ICEsound, ASUS Smart Gesture Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS F540LA (XX1165T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password, hard drive password System password, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow, ROG Nebula Display
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
Model Number - N6005W
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