ASUS R424FA (EK109R) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS R424FA (EK109R) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R). 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 R424FA (EK109R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS R424FA (EK109R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient battery life

adequate performance for basics

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre graphics performance

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

efficient thermal management

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS R424FA (EK109R) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS R424FA (EK109R) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS R424FA (EK109R) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.9 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.57 kg
Colour Slate grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS R424FA (EK109R) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare WideView, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS R424FA (EK109R) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY ASUS R424FA (EK109R) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS R424FA (EK109R) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS R424FA (EK109R) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS R424FA (EK109R) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS R424FA (EK109R) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS R424FA (EK109R) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS R424FA (EK109R) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS R424FA (EK109R) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS R424FA (EK109R) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS R424FA (EK109R) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Included Accessories Power adapter 1080P webcam, power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
SAR Value 0.306 W/kg (body), 0.306 W/kg (limb) -
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