Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX). 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 ThinkPad L450 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L450 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance base

affordable price point

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no touchscreen option

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L450 and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L450 vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.43 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
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 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L450 ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, Aura Sync light bar, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, Aura Sync logo, Aura Sync Bezel Glow, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - LN083W
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