ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W). 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 G731GV (EV025T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

durable build quality

efficient thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.62 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.85 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic Plastic
Colour Black Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
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, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GV (EV025T) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
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