In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) 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 X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 29.87 cm x 20.64 cm x 1.34 cm | 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm |
| Weight | 1.06 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Case Material | Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom), magnesium-aluminium alloy (top) | - |
| Colour | Thunder black | Off black stealth |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 13.3" - IPS | 17.3" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) | 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, 170° 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 ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12950HX / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 3 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 16-core |
| Cache | L2 - 1 MB | 30 MB |
| Chipset | - | Mobile Intel HM670 Express |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | 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 | LPDDR4X SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4266 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 4266 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 0 |
| STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Total Capacity | - | 2 TB |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Raid 0 configuration, Performance |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | 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) | Qualcomm Adreno 690 | 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 | - |
| Resolution | 5 Megapixel | - |
| Camera Features | IR camera, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, MIPI | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array | Four speakers, array microphone |
| Codec | Qualcomm WCD9385 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos |
| Audio Features | - | Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Wireless | 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 | Qualcomm WCN6855 Wi-Fi 6E | - |
| Network Interface | - | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | 5G | - |
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| Controller | Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 - M.2 Card | - |
| BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | 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) | 49.5 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 28 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | 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 X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | 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 | Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | 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 | 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) 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 X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro (on ARM) - English | Windows 11 Home |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter | Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps |
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| Security | Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, 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, 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 - 1 year - on-site |
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| Model Number | - | LL017W |
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