ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR). 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 ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 120Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

effective cooling system

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

efficient thermal management

durable build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.58 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
Interfaces 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Features System password, hard drive password System password
Model Number - HQ005T
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