ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T). 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 VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

vivid color display

efficient multitasking performance

fast ssd storage

good connectivity options

average battery life

modest graphics card

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) 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

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.3 cm x 1.59 cm 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Dreamy white | Indie black Gun metal
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 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 250 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 S14 (S433JQ) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 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 3 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain, palm rest label
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password, hard drive password
Model Number EB204T -
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