ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) vs. Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) and Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21). 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 GL704GM (EV089T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

affordable price point

efficient battery life

compact and portable

solid state drive storage

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

basic processor speed

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) and Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) vs. Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 27.35 cm x 2.64 cm 35 cm x 25.3 cm x 2.007 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 1.68 kg
Colour Black, gun metal Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, ComfyView
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD A6 9220C / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 9 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 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 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC - SanDisk
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon R5
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Atheros QCA9377A - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features 4-zone illumination Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.0 (with power off charging)
HDMI
VGA
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Acer TravelMate B1 (TMB114-21)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain Power adapter
Security - 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 Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology MU-MIMO technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
Traveller warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 65R0
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