ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA). 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

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp QHD display

impressive battery life

fast charging support

lightweight and portable

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 29.69 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic Aluminum, glass
Colour Black, gun metal Light silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
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 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
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 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
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 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.599 W/kg (body), 0.599 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.599 W/kg (body)
0.599 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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