ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T). 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 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 GL704GM (EV089T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

efficient 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 GL704GM (EV089T)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 3 cm 39.98 cm x 27.35 cm x 2.64 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Black IMR Black, gun metal
DISPLAY ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
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 9 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 GL704GM (EV089T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 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 -
STORAGE ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 512 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 GL704GM (EV089T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
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 GL704GM (EV089T)
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 GL704GM (EV089T)
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 GL704GM (EV089T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - 4-zone illumination
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
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
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
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