In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) 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 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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Product Type | Notebook - 180-degree hinge design | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm | 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm |
Weight | 1.12 kg | 3.1 kg |
Case Material | Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) | - |
Colour | Deep black weave | Off black stealth |
DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 14" OLED | 17.3" |
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LCD Backlight Technology | - | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) | 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 240 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
Features | Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology, HDR 500 True Black | Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision |
PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 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 | 10-core | 16-core |
Cache | 12 MB | 30 MB |
Chipset | - | Mobile Intel HM670 Express |
Platform Technology | Intel Evo | - |
Features | Integrated memory controller | Intel Smart Cache |
MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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RAM | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | - | 64 GB |
RAM Type | LPDDR5 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
Speed | 5200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
Rated Speed | 5200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
Slots Qty | - | 2 |
Empty Slots | - | 0 |
STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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Total Capacity | - | 2 TB |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance | 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Raid 0 configuration, Performance |
AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | 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 Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics |
Max Monitors Supported | 3 external monitor(s) | - |
Video Memory | - | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | - | NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost |
Gaming | - | Yes |
Camera | Yes - 1080p | - |
Camera Features | Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus, MIPI, Computer Vision | - |
Sound | Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone | Four speakers, array microphone |
Codec | Realtek ALC3306 | - |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice | Dolby Atmos |
Audio Features | - | Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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Wireless | NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 | - |
Network Interface | - | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
WWAN |
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Generation | 4G upgradable | - |
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BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | 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) | 57 Wh | 90 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 24.9 hours | - |
AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | 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 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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Type | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
Features | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design | Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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Slots | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free) |
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Interfaces | USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a 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 |
SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro - English | Windows 11 Home |
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Software Included | Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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Included Accessories | USB-C slim power adapter | Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps |
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Security | Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip |
Security Slot Type | Kensington nano security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 | 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, TCG Certified | - |
Repairability Index | - | 7.3 (out of 10) |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
EPEAT Compliant | EPEAT Gold | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 5 °C | - |
Humidity Range Operating | 8 - 95% | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - battery - 1 year Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site |
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Model Number | - | LL017W |