ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T). 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 S15 (S513EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

vivid full-hd display

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

competitive price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

basic audio quality

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) 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 S15 (S513EA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 39.98 cm x 27.35 cm x 2.64 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Indie black | Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) Black, gun metal
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 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 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard 4-zone illumination
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T)
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
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Model Number BN1021T -
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