ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR). 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 VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

decent battery life

solid build quality

fast boot-up speed

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

ample storage options

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.75 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Per-key RGB, optomechanical switches
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QR)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password ASUS Aura Sync technology
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number EK382TS HG001T
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