HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX). 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.

HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

spacious 16-inch display

decent cooling system

expandable storage options

heavy build

average battery life

dim display brightness

noisy under load

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

customizable RGB lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37 cm x 26.25 cm x 2.35 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 3.1 kg
Colour Shadow black, chrome green (logo), paint finish Off black stealth
DISPLAY HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology WLED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Micro Edge Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12950HX / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 30 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM670 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Raid 0 configuration, Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD -
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 1.0 Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Miracast, dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.2 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.75 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (ghost white) Yes (RGB)
Features Gesture function, precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, Netflix, HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), HP 3D DriveGuard, Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Audio Switch, HP JumpStart, HP OMEN Command Center, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Pavilion Gaming Laptop 16 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features HP Fast Charge System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, Aura Sync Bezel Glow
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number a0520na LL017W
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