In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX). 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 | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.9 cm x 27.4 cm x 1.99 cm | 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm |
| Weight | 2.04 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Case Material | Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) | - |
| Colour | Arctic grey | Off black stealth |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" - TN | 17.3" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1600 x 900 (HD+) | 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 250 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 60% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle | Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| CPU | Intel Pentium 8505 / 1.2 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12950HX / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 5-core | 16-core |
| Cache | 8 MB | 30 MB |
| Chipset | - | Mobile Intel HM670 Express |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| RAM | 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 12 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 1 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 1 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Total Capacity | - | 2 TB |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Raid 0 configuration, Performance |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Max Monitors Supported | 2 external monitor(s) | - |
| Video Memory | - | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | - |
| Camera Features | Privacy shutter, fixed focus | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Four speakers, array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| Audio Features | Noise-cancellation technology | Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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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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| Wireless Controller | M.2 Card | - |
| Network Interface | - | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 38 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 7.1 hours | - |
| Battery Run Time | Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 7.1 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 65 Watt | 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A |
| INPUT | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | - | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad | Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Slots | - | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free) |
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| Interfaces | USB 2.0 USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI |
| Memory Card Reader | 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home in S mode - English | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | Microsoft 365 Personal | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IAU7 (82RL) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps |
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| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip |
| Features | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS | System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, Aura Sync Bezel Glow |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 | - |
| Repairability Index | - | 7.3 (out of 10) |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | 5 °C | - |
| Humidity Range Operating | 8 - 95% | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return | - |
| Model Number | - | LL017W |
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