ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T). 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 ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) 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

efficient thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.57 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, plastic
Colour Transparent silver Black, gun metal
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Included Accessories Power adapter 1080P webcam, power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology System password
SAR Value 0.286 W/kg (body), 0.286 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number EK019T -
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