ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA). 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 ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

lightweight design

decent battery life

simple user interface

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 41.1 cm x 27 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Metal Plastic
Colour Black Black (bottom), star grey (top), star grey (LCD cover)
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 60% NTSC
Features WideView, slim bezel design, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 4 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics 605
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, per-key RGB, keystone button Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader - 3 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, web camera Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar System password
SAR Value - 0.531 W/kg (body), 0.531 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index - 6.3 (out of 10)
Model Number - BX019T
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