Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV). 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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

lightweight and portable

sharp full HD display

solid state drive included

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average audio quality

standard RAM capacity

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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 3 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Mineral grey Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - 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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) 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 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 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
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) 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 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) 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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology, CoolZone cooling technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
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
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 X3D (G733PYV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge 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, FIDO Certified -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - LL046W
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