ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

vibrant display quality

fast processing speeds

solid build quality

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

advanced thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.36 cm x 22.06 cm x 1.69 cm 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 41 cm x 28.4 cm x 7.5 cm / 3.67 g -
Weight 1.39 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Ponder blue Black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 18"
Touchscreen Yes -
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 90 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 550 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, 89% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 36 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0 Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support System password, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow, ROG Nebula Display
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
Model Number KN114W N6005W
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