ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA). 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 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 VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

full hd display

ample connectivity options

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
70 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic -
Colour Black, gun metal Quiet blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 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 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Dual stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included - MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password System password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, EU RoHS, EU REACH
Model Number - BQ140W
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