Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR). 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 V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

lightweight design

average battery life

basic display quality

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics capability

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

efficient thermal management

durable build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Iron grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 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. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes -
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V15-IWL (Lenovo V15) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number IWL 81YE HQ005T
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