ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA). 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 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 VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large screen size

affordable price point

comfortable keyboard layout

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 40.6 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Black, gun metal Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-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 GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)
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 (ES043T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features 4 RGB zones Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter, carrying case
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 System password, ErgoLift
SAR Value - 0.297 W/kg (body), 0.297 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index - 6.3 (out of 10)
Model Number - AU078T
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