ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) and ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T). 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 UX330UA (FB308R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

sharp full-hd display

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

competitive price point

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

fewer connectivity ports

average speaker quality

ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) and ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.35 cm 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Quartz grey -
DISPLAY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3200 x 1800 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7500U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA (8 GB flash) / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
Battery Run Time Web browsing: up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 180 Watt
INPUT ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, 4 RGB zones, HyperStrike Pro technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Micro-HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN (on supplied cable)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password ASUS Aura Sync technology, HyperCool Pro thermal system
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, BSMI, CCC, FCC -
SAR Value - 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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