ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T). 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 FX553VE (FY492T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

dedicated graphics card

backlit keyboard feature

full HD display

robust build quality

heavyweight design

average battery life

no USB-C port

limited upgrade options

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 3 cm 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Black IMR Gun metal
DISPLAY ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, WideView Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300HQ / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, SonicFocus Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
USB 2.0
USB-C Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain, palm rest label
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password System password, hard drive password
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