In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) and Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) | Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.98 cm x 27.35 cm x 2.64 cm | 32.8 cm x 23.8 cm x 1.99 cm |
| Weight | 2.9 kg | 1.6 kg |
| Colour | Black, gun metal | Graphite grey |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) | Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 14" - IPS |
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| 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 | 300 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, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) | Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.1 GHz | 3.9 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | Dual-Core |
| Cache | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 | - |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
| MEMORY | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) | Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2666 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 2666 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 1 |
| STORAGE | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) | Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 256 GB SSD - Kingston |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) | Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Memory Allocation Technology | - | Shared Video Memory (UMA) |
| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM | - |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus | - |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - Full HD |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, array microphone | Stereo speakers, two microphones |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio |
| Audio Features | Smart Amplification technology | - |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) | Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Wireless Controller | - | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | - | Wake-on-LAN (WOL) |
| BATTERY | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) | Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 66 Wh | 62 Wh |
| Battery Life | - | Up to 15 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) | Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A | 45 Watt, 19 V |
| INPUT | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) | Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | 4-zone illumination | Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) | Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) |
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| 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 |
HDMI VGA USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB 3.0 (with power off charging) 2 x USB 3.0 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) | Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) | Acer TravelMate X3 (TMX314-51) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain | Power adapter, HDD kit |
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| 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 | Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology | Administrator password, system password, hard drive password, MU-MIMO technology, HDCP Compliant |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | - | Yes |
| Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in International travellers warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | M - 304B |
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