ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

powerful gaming performance

innovative cooling system

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

short battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Gun metal Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Input AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 4 RGB zones 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password Active Aerodynamic System (AAS)
SAR Value - 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb)
Model Number - ES002T
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