ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA). 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 GL504GW (ES006T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) 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

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

noisy under load

expensive price point

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large screen size

affordable price

comfortable keyboard

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics capability

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 41.1 cm x 27 cm x 2.26 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Gun metal Grey IMR (top), star grey IMR (LCD cover)
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (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 60% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7100U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, ASUS AudioWizard
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
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, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features 4 RGB zones -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
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 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture 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 System password, ASUS IceCool design, ASUS SuperBatt Technology, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
SAR Value - 0.531 W/kg (body), 0.531 W/kg (limb)
Model Number - BX065T
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