ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50. 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 P50 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P50 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

expensive base model

limited aesthetic appeal

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Off black -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
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%
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 6MUXHQ
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz -
Number of Cores 14-core -
Cache 24 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM236 Express
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
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 P50
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA Quadro M1000M
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 170 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
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
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included - Lenovo Solution Center, Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), SHAREit, Microsoft Office
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), fingerprint 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number LL093W -
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