ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) and Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

adequate processor performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

decent audio quality

average battery life

dim display

limited storage capacity

no USB-C port

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Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) and Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
62 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Granite black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
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 10/100 Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
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)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number LN083W -
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