ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R). 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 ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

powerful amd processor

long battery life

comfortable keyboard

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average display brightness

higher price point

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

efficient thermal management

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.43 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.22 kg 2.57 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Pine grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
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. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare WideView, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
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
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
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 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
Software Included McAfee, MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB to Ethernet adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter 1080P webcam, power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Model Number AM080R -
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