ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (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 (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

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

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

affordable price

decent build quality

solid keyboard layout

adequate port selection

supports casual use

mediocre battery life

low-resolution display

limited performance capacity

slow hard drive speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (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 Onyx black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (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) 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 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 (ES129T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache - 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 (ES129T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Intel UHD Graphics 600
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 (ES129T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (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 10/100 Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (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 (ES129T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (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 (ES129T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
USB 2.0
USB 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 (ES129T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES129T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-15IGM (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 mini 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 - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number - 15IGM 81D1
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