ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

sharp full hd display

efficient cooling system

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

higher price point

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) 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 thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 1.11 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Pine grey Black, gun metal
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
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 ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
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 ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Interfaces Headphone output (on supplied cable)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Included Accessories Sleeve, USB Gigabit Ethernet adapter, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture
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 MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift System password
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.315 W/kg (body), 0.315 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number EG035R -
Other Comparisons with ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Other Comparisons with ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: