ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) vs. Lenovo 14w (81MQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) and Lenovo 14w (81MQ). 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 (AZ055R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

efficient thermal management

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

compact and portable

decent battery life

includes windows 10 pro

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) and Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) vs. Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.54 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Mineral grey | Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 - 220 cd/m²
Features WideView, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK AMD A6 9220C / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache - L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
RAM 32 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 1666 MHz
Rated Speed - 1666 MHz
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon R5
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec - DA7219
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
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, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
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 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Lenovo 14w (81MQ)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb)
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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