ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 15.6" G533QS-DS94 Black 2021
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse 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)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
This laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance in gaming and CAD design, with users praising its RGB lighting, cooling system, and OLED display. The only notable complaint is a scratched touchpad on one unit, though the reviewer acknowledged this might be a shipping issue. Overall, it is considered a top-tier machine that handles demanding tasks with ease.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great for CAD design
- OLED display quality
- Effective cooling system
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Scratched touchpad on some units
- No AMD CPU option
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 15.6" G533QS-DS94 | Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 3.3 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 300 Hz★ | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC, 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.0b | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | 1 x RJ-45 (1Gbps) | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.30 kg★ | 4.89 kg |
| Battery | 90 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 32 specs.
