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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate connectivity options

mediocre display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.77 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
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 ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amp Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB, optomechanical switches Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number HG125T -
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