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Asus ROG Strix Scar III G531GW-ES081T

Specifications

Asus ROG Strix Scar III G531GW-ES081T
Asus ROG Strix Scar III G531GW-ES081T (G531 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-9750H 6 x 2.6 - 4.5 GHz, Coffee Lake-H
Memory
16 GB 
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, glossy: no
Storage
512 GB SSD
Connections
4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 25 x 360 x 275 ( = 0.98 x 14.17 x 10.83 in)
Battery
66 Wh
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Additional features
Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
2.6 kg ( = 91.71 oz / 5.73 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 91.33% - very good
Average of 3 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: 85%, performance: 95%, features: 90%, display: 95% mobility: 75%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Asus ROG Strix Scar III G531GW-ES081T

90% Asus ROG Strix Scar III review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Strix Scar III is quite the impressive gaming laptop, offering strong performance, a 240-Hz panel, long battery life, a clicky keyboard and decent speakers. However, keep in mind that this machine lacks a webcam and the chassis is a bit thick.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/24/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
94% Geek Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar III
Source: Geek Culture English Archive.org version
ASUS understands the demands of esports very well, and their knowledge and mastery over their hardware is translated very succinctly in the Scar III. As far as competitive gaming laptops go, this is the crème de la crème.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2019
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 85% performance: 100% workmanship: 90%

Foreign Reviews

90% Recenze Asus ROG Strix Scar III (G531G)
Source: Testado CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% features: 90% display: 95% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%
Asus Strix Scar III: jeden z nejlepších herních notebooků (recenze)
Source: CNews.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; comfortable keyboard. Negative: Mediocre touchpad.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/27/2019
RECENZE: Asus ROG Strix Scar III (G531G) - 15,6'' herní notebook, tenký, výkonný, sympatický
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; solid workmanship; good cooling system; nice ergonomy.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2019

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU106 chip with 2,304 shaders and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Compared to the desktop variant, the GPU is clocked lower. The refresh version in April 2020 bears the same name, but is slightly higher clocked.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i7-9750H: A high-performance hexa-core processor of the Coffee Lake product family designed for the larger laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.6 - 4.5 GHz (4 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.6 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


91.33%: There are not very many models that are rated better. Most of the assessments are in percentage ranges below that. The tested product is not considered perfect, but the sources give a clear purchase recommendation.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2019-07-14 (Update: 2019-07-14)