ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R). 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 ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative screenpad technology

sleek aluminum design

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

solid build quality

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 32.3 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour Gun metal Deep dive blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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 -
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
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset 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 ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR/RGB camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
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 ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ScreenPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 4 RGB zones 5.5" FHD (1920 x 1080) Super IPS+ display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, hard drive password -
SAR Value - 0.5 W/kg (body), 0.5 W/kg (limb)
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