ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA). 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 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 Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful amd processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm 29.62 cm x 21.63 cm x 1.18 cm
Weight 3.1 kg 1 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium-aluminium
Colour Black Basalt grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Screen Size (Type) 18" 13.3" OLED
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, 89% screen-to-body ratio Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 10-core
Cache 36 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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 Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Total Capacity 2 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level RAID 0 -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard, ASUS ErgoSense, 1.1mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), ASUS GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
- 100 % - plastic-free
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, ambient colour sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features System password, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow, ROG Nebula Display Fast charging, halogen free, MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification RoHS, REACH, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Carbon Footprint - 213 kg carbon emissions
Product Recycled Content - Post-consumer recycled plastic, post-industrial recycled magnesium-aluminium alloy, ocean-bound plastics
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number N6005W NQ039W
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