ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA). 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 SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average cpu performance

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 48.1 cm x 28.8 cm x 6.5 cm / 3.16 kg
Weight 2.3 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Black Indie black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 4 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Slots - 1 x Serial ATA (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included - MyASUS, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, Aura Sync light bar, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, Aura Sync logo, Aura Sync Bezel Glow, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans Cortana support
Model Number LN083W EJ2670W
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