ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV). 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 16X (K3605ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

powerful processor performance

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

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 16X (K3605ZF) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminum
Colour Cool silver Off black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 17.3"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 16-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 64 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (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 16X (K3605ZF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 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 16X (K3605ZF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM 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 - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Dual speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amp, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
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 Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes 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 16X (K3605ZF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Interfaces HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) 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 ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard 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, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification -
Model Number N1009W LL046W
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