ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good battery life

impressive security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Black, gun metal Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 21.1 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
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
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
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 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - French
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
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