ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516). 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 III G531GW (AZ054T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) 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

efficient thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful creative performance

high-resolution display

accurate color reproduction

ample connectivity options

sleek, minimalist design

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 35.85 cm x 26.24 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 2.45 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic Anodised aluminium
Colour Black, gun metal The black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3072 x 1920 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, ComfyView, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display, Delta E<2 calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM570
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - Self-Encrypting Drive - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - 66 degrees
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Multi-gesture touch pad, Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad, silent keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (with power off charging)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Acer ConceptD 5 (CN516)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 72G
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