ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4). 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 III G531GW (AZ054T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

solid performance

good security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, plastic Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Black, gun metal Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes -
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate -
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core -
Cache 12 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 -
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A -
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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