In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) | Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm | 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm |
Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.5 kg |
Colour | Black | - |
DISPLAY | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) | Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 17.3" - IPS |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | - |
Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
Colour Gamut | - | 100% Adobe RGB |
Features | Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle | Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, thin bezel design |
PROCESSOR | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) | Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) |
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CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz | Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK / 2.4 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz |
Number of Cores | 8-core | 8-core |
Cache | 16 MB | - |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Chipset | - | Mobile Intel HM370 |
Features | - | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) |
MEMORY | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) | Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) |
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RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 3200 MHz | 2666 MHz |
Rated Speed | - | 2666 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
STORAGE | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) | Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) | Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design |
Gaming | Yes | - |
Camera | - | Yes - HD |
Sound | Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Compliant Standards | Dolby Atmos | - |
Audio Features | Smart Amp | Nahimic 3 sound technology |
COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) | Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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Wireless Controller | - | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | - | Killer Ethernet E2600 |
Features | - | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology |
BATTERY | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) | Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) |
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Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 94.24 Wh |
AC ADAPTER | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) | Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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Output | 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A | 230 Watt |
INPUT | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) | Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
Features | Per-key RGB | Fusion Engine, per-key RGB |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) | Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) |
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Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free) | - |
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Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI |
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3) USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 HDMI LAN Headphone output Microphone input |
Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) |
SOFTWARE | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) | Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro |
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Software Included | - | Microsoft 365 |
MISCELLANEOUS | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QR) | Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps | Power adapter |
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Security | - | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip |
Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | System password | Supra-Cool 2 technology |
Compliant Standards | - | DisplayPort 1.4 |
Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
Model Number | HQ005T | - |