ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3). 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 II GL504GS (ES121T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Gun metal Abyss blue IMR | Platinum grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Input AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features 4 RGB zones Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14ARE05 (81W3)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, hard drive password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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