ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS). 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

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

innovative cooling system

premium build quality

excellent audio output

high price point

limited port selection

heavy for portability

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Off black -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
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 S17 (GX701LWS)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
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 SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes Yes
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
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, 65W power delivery
SAR Value - 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 7.3 (out of 10) -
Model Number LN148W HG051T
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