ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

ample storage options

advanced cooling system

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight design

robust security features

fast ssd storage

good battery life

average graphics performance

no numeric keypad

higher price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) and ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 35.82 cm x 26.12 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Star black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle, IPS-level Glossy, narrow-bezel design, Pantone Validated, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Smart Amp Output: Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 84 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 90 Watt, 20 V, 4.5 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB, optomechanical switches Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN (RJ-45)
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5602CBA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology System password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Computrace ready from BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number HG125T L2I5X
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