ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

fast SSD storage

decent processor performance

stylish design

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

basic display quality

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

robust gaming performance

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

slim bezel design

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Black (bottom), coral crush Gun metal
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
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 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS, Tru2Life -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GV (ES003T)
Included Accessories Power adapter, backpack Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password System password, hard drive password
Model Number EK1183T -
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