Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX). 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.

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent pixel sense display

sleek aluminum design

improved quad-core performance

comfortable keyboard feel

good battery life

limited port variety

no dedicated graphics

higher price point

average storage options

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 Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.8 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.45 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.272 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum | Matte black Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Screen Size (Type) 13.5" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2256 x 1504 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 201 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Vivid Color, Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, sRGB Color Space, PixelSense, Dolby Vision IQ Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47.4 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP), Alcantara material palm rest Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Interfaces USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Type C)
SurfaceConnect
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1
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)
SOFTWARE Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - System password, Aura Sync light bar, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, Aura Sync logo, Aura Sync Bezel Glow, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - LN083W
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