In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) 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 Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm | 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm |
| Weight | 1.94 kg | 3.1 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) | - |
| Colour | Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) | Off black stealth |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 16" OLED | 17.3" |
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| Touchscreen | Yes (10-point multi-touch) | - |
| LCD Backlight Technology | - | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) | 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-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio | Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, Dolby Vision |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 9 Pro 6950H / 3.3 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12950HX / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.9 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 16-core |
| Cache | L3 - 16 MB | 30 MB |
| Chipset | - | Mobile Intel HM670 Express |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| RAM | 32 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 | 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 Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Total Capacity | - | 2 TB |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB 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 Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 SE (G733CX) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | AMD Radeon RX 6500M / AMD Radeon 680M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Max Monitors Supported | 3 external monitor(s) | - |
| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | - |
| Camera Features | IR camera, Windows Hello, e-camera shutter | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual 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 Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) | 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 NFA725A | - |
| Network Interface | - | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Compliant Standards | DASH | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | 4G | - |
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| Technology | LTE | - |
| Controller | Quectel EM05-G - M.2 Card | - |
| BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) | 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) | 72 Wh | 90 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) | 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 | 135 Watt | 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A |
| INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) | 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 | Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) | 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 | 3 x USB4 (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 |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) | 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 | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) | 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 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, pen upgradable, certificate based BIOS authentication | System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Aura Sync logo, Aura Sync Bezel Glow |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, 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 Base warranty - battery - 1 year Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site |
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| Model Number | - | LL017W |
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