ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG). 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 X13 Gen 1 (20UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
82 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Off black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 13.3" - 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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 72% 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 X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
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 X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 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 X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
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 - 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 X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
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 - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
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 X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
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 X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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, MIL-STD-810G tested
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%
Model Number LL093W -
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