In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX). 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 Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm | 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Case Material | Magnesium alloy | - |
| Colour | Prism black | Brushed black | Stealth silver |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 17.3" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) | 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB, 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle | Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Intel HM470 | - |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | - |
| MEMORY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) | 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 24 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2933 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 2933 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 1 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) |
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| Total Capacity | 1.024 TB | - |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
| RAID Level | RAID 0 | - |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design | NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | - | Yes - 1080p |
| Frame Rate | - | 60 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, array microphone | Four speakers, array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | - | Dolby Atmos |
| Audio Features | ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology | Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Compliant Standards | Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 76 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 8.41 hours | - |
| Battery Run Time | Video playback: up to 8.41 hours Web browsing: up to 7.47 hours |
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| AC ADAPTER | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A | 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A |
| INPUT | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover | Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) |
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| Interfaces | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI LAN Headphone output Microphone input |
Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) LAN USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) |
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| SOFTWARE | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps |
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| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery | System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology |
| SAR Value | 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Model Number | HC032T | LL014W |
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