ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

fast SSD storage

decent keyboard

average battery life

dim display

limited port selection

mediocre CPU performance

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Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 32.31 cm x 23.48 cm x 1.895 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black, gun metal Platinum grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
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 -
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 -
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
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
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-14IKB (81F4)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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