ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330). 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 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate processor performance

decent keyboard comfort

full hd display

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no usb-c port

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
71 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Gun metal Midnight blue | Chocolate brown | Blizzard white
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 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 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Celeron 3867U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache - 2 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 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Intel HD Graphics 610
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, 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 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Input AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features 4 RGB zones Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
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 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
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 Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15IKB 81DE
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