ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 15.6" G533QS-DS94 Black 2021
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 15.6" G533QS-DS94 Black 2021
The ASUS gaming laptop receives mostly positive feedback for its powerful performance, vibrant display, and good value for money. Users praise its ability to run demanding games smoothly and appreciate the customizable RGB keyboard. However, there are significant concerns about poor packaging leading to potential damage, with one unit arriving dead on arrival and another experiencing boot failures. A few users also note the lack of a webcam and occasional software crashes.
Pros
- Powerful gaming performance
- Vibrant and colorful display
- Good value for money
- Customizable RGB keyboard
- Sturdy build quality
Cons
- Poor packaging causing potential damage
- No built-in webcam
- Occasional software crashes
- Fan can be loud in quiet environments
- No MUX switch (NVIDIA Optimus issue)
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is praised for its premium build quality, gorgeous OLED display, and snappy performance. Users appreciate the lightweight yet solid chassis, long battery life, and quiet operation, though some note the lack of CUDA support and minor HDR switching issues. Overall, it is seen as a luxury laptop that delivers a polished experience without intrusive software.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Gorgeous OLED display
- Lightweight yet solid chassis
- Long battery life
- Quiet operation
Cons
- No CUDA support for AI models
- HDR switching not seamless
- No S Pen support (non-360 model)
- Speakers not as good as gaming laptops
- High price for performance
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 15.6" G533QS-DS94 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB★ | 12 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 300 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC, 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.0b | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 (1Gbps) | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.30 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 15 Wh |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 15.6" G533QS-DS94 Black 2021
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong screen (79th percentile)
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
