ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T). 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 15 (X515FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

full hd display

decent processor

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

basic audio quality

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) Gun metal
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. - 144 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 Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)
Input AC 100-240 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 15 (X515FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
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 VivoBook 15 (X515FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES059T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
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 System password, hard drive password
Repairability Index 5.9 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number EJ105W -
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