ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV). 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 16 (X1605EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large 16-inch display

efficient multitasking performance

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier than competitors

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

advanced cooling system

customizable rgb lighting

premium build quality

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 3 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Transparent silver Off black
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 17.3"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features - Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 16-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 64 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 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 0 0
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Dual speakers Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac Output: Smart Amp, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
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 16 (X1605EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology, CoolZone cooling technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Features System password, ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested Integrated dust filters, ASUS Aura Sync technology, vapor chamber cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, custom fan curve profiles, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH -
Model Number MB059W LL046W
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