ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. Microsoft Surface

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and Microsoft Surface. 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

Microsoft Surface Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and Microsoft Surface
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. Microsoft Surface Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Microsoft Surface
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Black, gun metal Platinum
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Microsoft Surface
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 300 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 Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Microsoft Surface
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 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, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Microsoft Surface
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Microsoft Surface
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Microsoft Surface
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 -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Microsoft Surface
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Microsoft Surface
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Microsoft Surface
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 39 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Microsoft Surface
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Microsoft Surface
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-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Microsoft Surface
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Microsoft Surface
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features System password Fast charging
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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