ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) 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.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

slim, attractive design

effective cooling system

good audio quality

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

advanced cooling system

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
88 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Brushed black Stealth silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.36% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Matte, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 64 GB (2 x 32 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features 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 Amp Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 2
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)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZX)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura RGB lighting, 65W power delivery System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
SAR Value 0.58 W/kg (body), 0.58 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number HF049T LL014W
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