ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R). 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 S GX531GXR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high refresh rate

powerful graphics performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

high price tag

limited battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.62 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.85 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
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. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate WideView, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz -
Number of Cores - 8-core
Cache 12 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 280 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2 -
Model Number AZ044T -
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