ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T). 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 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 TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

vivid 144Hz display

efficient cooling system

decent audio quality

heavyweight design

moderate battery life

limited port selection

slow HDD base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 39.9 cm x 27.9 cm x 2.76 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.7 kg
Colour Gun metal Red matter
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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, 75.36% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)
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 TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 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 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)
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 TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 64 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 180 Watt, 19 V, 9.23 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 4 RGB zones ASUS Overstroke technologie, HyperStrike technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV158T)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain Power adapter
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 -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
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