ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540). 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. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass
Colour Black Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - 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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 72%
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Glossy
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IML (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 1.81 W/kg (body), 1.81 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HF085T 15IML 81NG
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