ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA). 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 (ES053T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

efficient cooling system

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

noisy under load

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

intuitive interface

average battery life

moderate performance

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 40.69 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features WideView, 3 ms response rate ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (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
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
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 - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
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, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - ASUS Live Update, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), ASUS GiftBox
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift
SAR Value - 0.297 W/kg (body), 0.297 W/kg (limb)
Model Number - AU358T
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