ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ). 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 VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid performance

good battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

plastic build quality

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) 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

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
69 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 3 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Cool silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7730U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 16-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 64 MB
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology -
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) -
Model Number BQ165W LL002W
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