ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) vs. Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) and Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330). 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 (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

Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate performance

good keyboard feel

decent port selection

average display quality

modest battery life

limited graphics power

no USB-C port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) and Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) vs. Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 34.3 cm x 24.7 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Gun metal Iron grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
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 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.4 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 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 20 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)
Input AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features 4 RGB zones Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo V330-14IKB (Lenovo V330)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IKB 81B0
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