ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good enterprise security

solid processor performance

decent battery life

heavy chassis design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics capability

slower SSD speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 1.98 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Off black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - IPS
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 Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 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 SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.7 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
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 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7)
Dockable - Yes
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 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, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
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 - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number LL093W -
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