Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

fast SSD storage

decent keyboard comfort

good overall performance

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

pricier than competitors

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

advanced cooling system

customizable rgb lighting

premium build quality

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 3 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Onyx black | Copper Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 64 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman audio technology Output: Smart Amp, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology, CoolZone cooling technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Integrated dust filters, ASUS Aura Sync technology, vapor chamber cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, custom fan curve profiles, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number 14IKB 81EU LL046W
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