ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T). 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

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

affordable gaming option

heavyweight design

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic -
Colour Black, gun metal Black | Stealth black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
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. 240 Hz 120 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, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
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 2060 / AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Headphone:X
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DV (AL014T)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password HyperCool thermal system
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value - 0.1 W/kg (body), 0.1 W/kg (limb)
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