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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 27.35 cm x 2.64 cm 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 1.87 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black, gun metal Platinum grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - IPS
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 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
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 2200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.4 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 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
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 - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon Vega 3
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
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 -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features 4-zone illumination Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
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
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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 GL704GM (EV089T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL704GM (EV089T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 330S)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain 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 Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15ARR 81FB
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