ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 15.6" G533QS-DS94 Black 2021
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 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)
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
This HP laptop impresses with its powerful 16-core Intel chip, 32GB of RAM, and stunning 3K OLED display, delivering top-tier performance for both gaming and productivity. Users praise its premium build, excellent cooling, and long battery life in eco mode, though the soldered RAM and lower-wattage RTX 5070 GPU are noted limitations. The open-box value is frequently highlighted as a major plus.
Pros
- Powerful 16-core Intel processor
- Stunning 3K OLED display
- Premium all-metal build
- Excellent cooling system
- Long battery life in eco mode
Cons
- Soldered RAM (no upgrade possible)
- Underpowered RTX 5070 GPU (75W max)
- Short battery life in normal mode
- Only two USB-A ports on right side
- Premium price without discount
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 15.6" G533QS-DS94 | HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 16★ |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz★ | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 300 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC, 100% sRGB | DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.0b | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 (1Gbps) | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.30 kg | 1.63 kg★ |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | 71 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)
HP OMEN Transcend 14" 14-fb1023dx Shadow Black 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 15.6" G533QS-DS94 Black 2021 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
