Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre graphics performance

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 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Business black Off black stealth
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
CPU AMD Athlon Gold 3150U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12950HX / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 16-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 30 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM670 Express
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Raid 0 configuration, Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes -
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ADA05 (81W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, Aura Sync Bezel Glow
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - LL017W
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