Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics power

no HDMI port

fewer USB ports

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) 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

customizable RGB lighting

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.12 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) -
Colour Deep black paint Off black stealth
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12950HX / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 16-core
Cache 18 MB 30 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM670 Express
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Raid 0 configuration, Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice Dolby Atmos
Audio Features 360° far-field microphones Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, Aura Sync Bezel Glow
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified -
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Model Number - LL017W
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