ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) and Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO). 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.

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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.5 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB -
64-bit Computing - 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 (G533QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 94.24 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
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 (G533QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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 (G533QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
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, ASUS Aura Sync technology Supra-Cool 2 technology
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number HF085T -
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