ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)

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ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD)
ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable keyboard design

efficient cooling system

affordable gaming option

decent audio quality

heavy chassis

average battery life

dim display

limited upgradability

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
71 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.4 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.5 cm 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Black IMR texture Gun metal
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming 15 (FX504GD) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain, palm rest label
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password, hard drive password
Model Number DM915T -
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