Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R). 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 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust processing power

affordable price point

decent build quality

ample storage capacity

full hd display

average battery life

heavier design

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R) 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

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.62 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.85 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Onyx black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare WideView, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel H370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) (M.2) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 280 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15ICH (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (EV046R)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15ICH 81FK -
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