Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.79 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Abyss blue Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 3 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15API (Lenovo IdeaPad S340) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.847 W/kg (limb), 0.847 W/kg (body) -
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15API 81NC LN148W
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