In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS). 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 (G533ZW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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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 | 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2 kg |
| Colour | Off black | Brushed black |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 240 Hz | 300 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB, 75.36% Adobe RGB |
| Features | Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision | Matte, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 8-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 16 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | - | Yes |
| Features | - | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) | 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 48 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 4800 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | - |
| Slots Qty | 2 | - |
| Empty Slots | 1 | - |
| STORAGE | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost | Max-Q design |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| Sound | Four speakers, array microphone | Stereo speakers, array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | Dolby Atmos | - |
| Audio Features | Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp | ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp |
| VR Ready | - | Yes |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 76 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A | 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A |
| INPUT | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB | Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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| 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 |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI LAN USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headphone output Microphone input |
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| SOFTWARE | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home |
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| Software Included | - | Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI |
| MISCELLANEOUS | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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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) solution | - |
| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology | ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura RGB lighting, 65W power delivery |
| SAR Value | - | 0.58 W/kg (body), 0.58 W/kg (limb) |
| Repairability Index | 7.3 (out of 10) | - |
| Model Number | LN148W | HF049T |
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