ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

advanced thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port variety

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vivid oled display

lightweight design

ample storage options

good thermal management

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited color options

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 3.1 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black Quiet blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Screen Size (Type) 18" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, 89% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.6 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 8-core
Cache 36 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
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 -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Total Capacity 2 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0 -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow, ROG Nebula Display MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification RoHS, REACH
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Model Number N6005W LP004W
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