ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

decent battery life

robust security features

full hd display

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre speaker quality.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) and Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) vs. Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.62 cm 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 2.85 kg 980 g
Colour Black, gun metal Gra black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
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, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB L2 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label, ROG Keystone Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password MU-MIMO technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 52RN
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