Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

advanced thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 18"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, 89% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 24-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 36 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 2mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834JY)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication System password, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow, ROG Nebula Display
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0 TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
Carbon Footprint 216 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Model Number - N6005W
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