ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate port selection

average display brightness

modest graphics power

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Off black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 13.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1366 x 768 (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 Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A -
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
Security - Discrete 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 Hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001, TCG Certified, GDPR
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number LL093W -
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