Our review of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZW-LN158W
Without a webcam, the creative gaming laptop PC Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZW-LN158W is powerful thanks to its 32 GB of RAM and its Intel Alder Lake-H Core i9 processor which accelerates multimedia processing like the high-end GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ray tracing NVIDIA Ampere graphics card capable of running recent games . Equipped with fast 1 TB SSD storage that enhances its responsiveness, this versatile laptop designed for gaming and creating benefits from a 15-inch 2.5K IPS High Definition DCI-P3 screen with colors much more faithful than the average and frequency of 240Hz which improves fluidity in games. Also on the program for this laptop for creatives and gamers running Windows 11 is an RGB backlit keyboard accompanied by a NumPad numeric keypad module as well as connectivity with Thunderbolt 4 USB-C and Wi-Fi 6E.
Features of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZW-LN158W
| Screen(s) | 15.6’’ WQXGA 2.5K LED IPS 240Hz 1000:1 300cd/m² 3ms 100% DCI-P3 (2560×1440, antireflet/mat) |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-12900H Alder Lake-H (14 cœurs, 6P 2.5 GHz, 8E 1.8 GHz) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5 4800 MHz 64 GB, 2 slots (occupied) |
| Graphic card | NVIDIA Ampere GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 8 GB GDDR6 dedicated (boost 1085MHz at 120W), processor-integrated Intel Iris Xe and Optimus |
| Storage | SSD M.2 de 1 To (NVMe PCIe 4.0) |
| connectors | 2 USB 3.2 (Gen2) + 1 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2) + 1 USB-C Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1 |
| Network | Wi-Fi 6E ax (2×2), Bluetooth 5.2 + Ethernet Gigabit (2.5 Gb/s) |
| Backlit Keyboard | Yes, RGB per key |
| Numeric keypad | Oui, via NumPad (NumberPad) |
| Windows Hello | – |
| Audio system | 4 Dolby Atmos Smart Amp speakers |
| Operating system | Windows 11 64 bits |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 7 hours / Li-Ion 4 cells 90Whr |
| Poids / Dimensions (mm) | 2.3 Kg / 354 x 259 x 22.6-27.2 |
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZW-LN158W against the competition
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZW-LN158W is currently showing in promotion chez Boulanger and positions itself as one of the few in its class to offer such a high-performance and recent processor and graphics card, with such a high frequency/definition screen and such faithful colorimetry, but also Wi-Fi ax and Thunderbolt connectivity.
If this Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZW-LN158W does not meet all your criteria, you will find it in our guide PC portable gamer other configurations to play with a similar budget. For the same budget, choose the model with the most powerful graphics card, it will have the most impact on performance.
Chassis, connectors, screen of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZW-LN158W
Cooled by 2 Arc Flow fans (84 blades, 0.1mm), 6 heat pipes and 4 air outlets, this gaming and creation-oriented laptop sports a gamer look with its dark design with angular lines.
While the presence of a webcam is standard on all types of laptops, this model does not, which will be appreciated by those who value their privacy the most.
Of course you can always equip yourself with a webcam external in addition if necessary.
In any case, this creative gaming laptop PC offers good connectivity including 2 USB-C including 1 Thunderbolt 4, Bluetooth 5.2 wireless modules and Wi-Fi 6E ax (newer and more efficient than Wi-Fi ac) to communicate and connect remotely, a practical HDMI video output to easily connect it to a TV or a monitor for example, Ethernet and audio ports but also 2 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) guaranteeing transfers up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 if USB 3.0 devices are plugged into it.
We can obviously backlight the keys of the chiclet keyboard to better discern them in the dark.
Point of numeric keypad on the right of the keyboard however while this functionality is standard from 15 inches to facilitate the entry of numbers.
Fortunately Asus offers to overcome this absence its NumPad technology to convert the touchpad into a touchpad when needed.
To appeal to players, the screen is adorned with a refresh rate of 240Hz, which is significantly higher than the standard 60Hz, which enhances fluidity in games, especially since the latency here is limited to 3ms. The creators are not left out since the screen adopts DCI-P3 and IPS specifications. They guarantee a colorimetry much more faithful than the average with significant viewing angles, both horizontal and vertical. The screen is also well suited to the display of High Definition content including videos because it adopts a 2.5K definition higher than Full HD associated with a 16: 9 format. Anti-reflective coating, the screen also offers better visibility in a bright environment (eg outdoors) than a glossy panel.
Performance, autonomy of the Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZW-LN158W
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZW-LN158W can appeal to those who have a substantial budget and are looking for a powerful versatile laptop for gaming and creation.
Built around an Intel Alder Lake Core i9-12900H hybrid processor and a good amount of 32 GB RAM, this creative gaming laptop PC delivers an overall power unmatched by that provided by the vast majority of mobile computers. on the market. Clearly, enough to appeal to demanding users, players and creators included.
The latter will be particularly delighted to obtain, thanks to this core, much faster processing than with a classic Quad/Hexa/Octo Core and /16 GB of RAM. The difference experienced is very strong under software that consumes CPU and RAM resources using multicore and therefore the 14 cores of the Core i9 Alder Lake. This is particularly the case in video editing, 3D rendering or photo editing.
In addition, the dedicated onboard GeForce RTX 3070 Ti graphics card accelerates processing under software that takes advantage of GPU computing power, such as Adobe Premiere / Photoshop or Sony Vegas.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti ray tracing is however a dedicated high-end NVIDIA Ampere graphics card that mainly targets gamers. Because it is able to run the latest games and demanding 3D resources at an appreciable level of detail while the 2.5K definition of the screen requires more calculations from the GPU than Full HD, which implies lower fps.
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is actually turned on/off automatically and in real time by NVIDIA Optimus technology. It prefers as much as possible the Intel Iris Xe integrated into the Core i3 despite its much lower performance in comparison because it is energy efficient which promotes autonomy.
In this regard, bet on about 7 hours on battery in light use.
In fact, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is requested by Optimus to carry out graphics work deemed too heavy for the Iris Xe, typically for gaming.
On the storage side, there is a silent SSD while being more energy efficient than a hard drive, more resistant to shocks and much faster
. In addition, the SSD offers a comfortable capacity of 1 TB similar to what the vast majority of hard drives offer in this area.
In practice, SSD storage guarantees much better fluidity and responsiveness on a daily basis than a simple hard drive. Thanks to the SSD, for example, you can get to online game cards faster, for example, and you get much faster game/software launches, processing and starts/stops.
Finally, when it is strongly pushed (eg games, treatments), this versatile multimedia creator gamer laptop heats up and is heard.
If necessary to contain the temperatures, one can call on a ventilated support (remember to check the dimensions carefully!).