ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 17 (G733ZX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

advanced cooling system

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
88 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.9 kg
Colour - Stealth silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 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 17 (G733ZX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
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 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 60 frames per second
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
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 17 (G733ZX)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 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 17 (G733ZX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
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
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
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, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Model Number HQ016W LL014W
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