Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

full hd display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

quiet cooling system

average color accuracy

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

ample storage options

advanced cooling system

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.715 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Abyss blue Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
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 17 (G733QS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Per-key RGB, optomechanical switches
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733QS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15IWL 81NE HG125T
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