ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) vs. ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) and ASUS BR1402C (i381XA). 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 (ES129T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

noisy under load

expensive price point

ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) and ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) vs. ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 33.29 cm x 22.89 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Gun metal Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3 N305
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Output: Audio by Dirac
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features 4 RGB zones Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
HDMI
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain, palm rest label USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 System password, LED indicator, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
Model Number - 3Y
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