In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.715 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 S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 15.6" |
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| 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 | 250 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 45% | 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 S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 3.9 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Dual-Core | 14-core |
| Cache | 4 MB | 24 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | - |
| MEMORY | Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) | 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) |
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| 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 | 0 | 1 |
| STORAGE | Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | 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 S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | 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 | Single stream (1x1) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 70 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 65 Watt | 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A |
| INPUT | Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad | Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) |
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| Interfaces | USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On) |
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 |
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| Memory Card Reader | 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) | - |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English | Windows 11 Home |
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| Software Included | Microsoft Office (30 days trial) | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533ZW) |
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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, fingerprint reader | 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 | - |
| Repairability Index | - | 7.3 (out of 10) |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return | - |
| Model Number | 15IWL 81NE | LN148W |
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