ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W). 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 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 X515EA (BQ943W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

decent processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic -
Colour Black, gun metal Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
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 -
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, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
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 X515EA (BQ943W)
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 X515EA (BQ943W)
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 - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
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 X515EA (BQ943W)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
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 III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
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
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password -
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