Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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 Go 3 for Business Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable business option

responsive touchscreen display

fast charging support

stylish design

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average battery life

modest performance capabilities

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 Go 3 for Business and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium -
Colour Platinum Black
DISPLAY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Screen Size (Type) 12.4" 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1536 x 1024 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Pixel Density (ppi) 148 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 320 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U 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
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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 - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Omnisonic speakers Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 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 Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 39 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
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 Go 3 for Business ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 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 Go 3 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 Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Fast charging System password, Aura Sync light bar, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, Aura Sync logo, Aura Sync Bezel Glow, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - LN083W
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