ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR). 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 Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight and portable

excellent thermal management

long battery life

expensive price point

no webcam included

limited port selection

average speaker quality

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

efficient thermal management

durable build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.5 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS / 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password System password
Model Number HQ016W HQ005T
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