ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) vs. ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) and ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution display

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) and ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) vs. ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 990 g
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Gun metal Pearl white IMR (LCD cover), pearl white (top)
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features 4 RGB zones -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain, palm rest label 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 - 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb)
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