Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T). 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.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

efficient cooling system

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 2.57 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, glass cover WideView, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
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
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15IKB 81EV -
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