Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

comfortable keyboard

solid performance

lightweight build

average battery life

dim display

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb lighting

advanced cooling system

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.79 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Onyx black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 16-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 64 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 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 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
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 S340-15IWL (81N8) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL (81N8) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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, RapidCharge ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.847 W/kg (limb), 0.847 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - LL002W
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