ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate port selection

decent keyboard comfort

suitable for basic tasks

mediocre battery life

low-resolution display

limited performance capacity

no backlit keyboard.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
64 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 33.83 cm x 24.99 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Onyx black | Platinum grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz AMD A4 9125 / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon R3
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 10/100 Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Per-key RGB, optomechanical switches Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 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
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-14AST (81D5)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HG125T -
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