ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. ASUS A516MA (BQ169)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and ASUS A516MA (BQ169). 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 (G733ZW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

robust thermal management

ample storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

decent processor performance

includes usb-c port

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Off black Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 4 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 605
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
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, ASUS Aura Sync technology System password
Model Number LL093W -
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