ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) and Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51). 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.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

advanced cooling system

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust security features

comfortable keyboard layout

decent battery life

solid build quality

affordable price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) and Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) vs. Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm 35.89 cm x 26 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Off black Steel grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 30 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 12 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 512 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos DTS Sound
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, OceanGlass touchpad, 1.55mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Acer TravelMate P2 16 (TMP216-51)
- 100 %
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps USB-C power adapter, HDD kit
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, Acer Dust Defender technology, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - TCO Certified 9.0
Repairability Index 7.3 (out of 10) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 1.14 W/kg (head)
1.14 W/kg (body)
1.14 W/kg (limb)
Carbon Footprint - 385 kg carbon emissions
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number LN148W TCO
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