ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (G533QS-DS96) vs Lenovo LOQ 15″
Comparison summary
- ROG Strix Scar 15 gives you more for your money.
- For performance ROG Strix Scar 15 has a lot better processor. Lenovo LOQ 15″ offers more memory.
- LOQ has Windows 11 Home, which is superior to Windows 10 that is in ROG Strix Scar 15.
- When it comes to graphics ROG Strix Scar 15 has a superior graphics card.
- LOQ is slimmer and more compact in size.
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (G533QS-DS96)
Lenovo LOQ 15″
Compare specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (G533QS-DS96) | Lenovo LOQ 15″ |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 16gb | 32gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 15.6″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.07 lbs (2.3 kg) | 5.25 lbs (2.38 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.94 x 10.2 x 1.07 inches | 14.17 x 10.19 x 0.86 inches |
| (35.41 x 25.91 x 2.72 cm) | (35.99 x 25.88 x 2.18 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 10 | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 18, 2021 | November 13, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,328.00 | $1,399.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,328.00 | $1,399.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (G533QS-DS96)
Lenovo LOQ 15″
Compare ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 / Lenovo LOQ 15″ vs other gaming laptops:
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (G533QS-DS96) summary
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is a great value Windows gaming laptop. It has the GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card which is remarkable for gaming. You can run 70% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop has a passable AMD CPU, but enough RAM for its price. Full HD resolution is passable for the 15-inch IPS screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is adequate. It is quite bulky at 5.07 lbs (2.3 kg).
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 15.6 inch 300Hz IPS Type FHD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, 16GB DDR4, 1TB SSD, Opti-Mechanical Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows10, G533QS-DS96
Aspect Ratio:16:9
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 8GB GDDR6 with ROG Boost up to 1645MHz at 115W (130W with Dynamic Boost 2.0)
Latest AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX Processor (16M Cache, up to 4.6 GHz)
300Hz 3ms 15.6” Full HD 1920x1080 IPS-Type Display
16GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM | 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
ROG Intelligent Cooling thermal system with Thermal Grizzly Liquid Metal Thermal Compound
ASIN: B099337FKM
Lenovo LOQ 15″ summary
Lenovo LOQ is a fair value Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 4050 video card which is decent for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD CPU, but a good amount of RAM for its price. Full HD resolution is fine for the 15-inch 144 Hz IPS screen. The 1000gb SSD storage is okay. It is quite hefty at 5.25 lbs (2.38 kg).
Lenovo LOQ Gaming Laptop, GeForce RTX 4050, AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS Processor | 15.6" 144Hz FHD Display, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, Ethernet, USB-C, HDMI, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11 Home
【Processor】 AMD Ryzen 5 7235HS Processor (4 Cores, 8 Threads, 8 MB L3 Cache, 2 MB L2 Cache, 3.2 GHz Base Frequency, Up to 4.2 GHz Max Turbo Frequency).
【Graphics】NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB GDDR6.
【Display】 15.6 inch Non-Touch Display, 144Hz, FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 300 nits, G-SYNC.
【RAM and Storage】 Up to 64GB DDR5 RAM. Up to 8TB PCIe M.2 SSD.
【Tech Specs】 1x USB-C, 3x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x headphone/microphone combo jack, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Windows 11 Home, 64-bit, English. White Backlight Keyboard.
ASIN: B0FR6CWGJB