ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15). 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 (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

Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

solid build quality

efficient multitasking performance

affordable price point

adequate port selection

fast charging support

average display quality

modest battery life

heavier design

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 36.4 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
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 - 220 cd/m²
Features WideView, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
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
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
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, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
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 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Model Number - IIL 20SM
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