ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA). 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 Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

sharp display resolution

fast charging support

average build quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic Plastic
Colour Black, gun metal Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 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
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
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 16 (X1605ZA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
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 16 (X1605ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 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 III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
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
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Model Number - MB116W
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