ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) and ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T). 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 ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

lightweight portability

sharp full-HD display

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

pricier than competitors

ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) and ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.39 cm 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 990 g 2.4 kg
Colour Deep dive blue -
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 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 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA (8 GB flash) / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 180 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, 4 RGB zones, HyperStrike Pro technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 - ASUS Aura Sync technology, HyperCool Pro thermal system
SAR Value - 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb)
Model Number EG075R -
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