ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 3.1 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 18" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, 89% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.6 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core Quad-Core
Cache 36 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Total Capacity 2 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
RAID Level RAID 0 -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
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 MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
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
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
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 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months) Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security 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 Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number N6005W -
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