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 T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

powerful processor options

good security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

noisy under load

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 1.21 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Off black Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 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 T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
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 - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 39.3 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
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 T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
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 T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps USB-C slim power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number LL093W -
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