ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (81DM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (81DM). 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 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 330-17IKB (81DM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (81DM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

ample storage options

decent processor speed

variety of ports

heavy design

average battery life

mediocre display quality

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (81DM)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (81DM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (81DM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Onyx black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (81DM)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 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 330-17IKB (81DM)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (81DM)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 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 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (81DM)
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 330-17IKB (81DM)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
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 330-17IKB (81DM)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (81DM)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (81DM)
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 330-17IKB (81DM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Per-key RGB, optomechanical switches Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (81DM)
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
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 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 330-17IKB (81DM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17IKB (81DM)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
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
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HG125T -
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