ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS). 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 (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 Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

slim, attractive design

effective cooling system

good audio quality

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2 kg
Colour Black, gun metal Brushed black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
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 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB, 75.36% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Matte, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Max-Q design
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
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 Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
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 Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features 4 RGB zones Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
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 Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura RGB lighting, 65W power delivery
SAR Value - 0.58 W/kg (body), 0.58 W/kg (limb)
Model Number - HF049T
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