Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW). 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 X395 (20NM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

efficient thermal management

average display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price segment

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

advanced cooling system

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.28 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 72% 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Model Number - LN148W
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