ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS). 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 GL504GW (ES043T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) 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 thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

efficient thermal management

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Black, gun metal Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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 300 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, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features 4 RGB zones Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Model Number - HF085T
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