Asus Strix G533 Series

Asus Strix Scar 15 G533QM

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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
Support, online available, Short, Date: 04/06/2021

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2021 Asus ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533Q) and SCAR 17 (G733Q) – what to expect
Source: Ultrabook Review Archive.org version
On paper, the 2021 models received updated screens and keyboards, updated hardware and thermal module, a larger battery, and quad-speakers, as well as a revamped design and more compact form-factor. Our reviews will tell you how all these translates in real-use, so stay close, we’re eager to share our findings and thoughts once we get the finalized models.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/14/2021

Asus Strix Scar 15 G533QR

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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
Support, online available, Short, Date: 04/06/2021

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Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS-HF192T

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Average Score: 89.25% - very good

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100% Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 review: The ultimate gaming laptop
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
No two ways about it, the Asus Strix Scar 15 is the most impressive gaming laptop we’ve ever reviewed. From its CPU to its GPU, it outpaces the competition and it does so at a price below £3,000. Although still expensive, this is remarkable. Add in a fabulous display and a wonderful keyboard and you have the complete package, with the only thing to complain about being the lack of a built-in webcam and fingerprint reader. Given what a beast the Asus Strix Scar 15 is, however, I’m happy to overlook such piffling weaknesses. If you’re in the market for the best gaming laptop money can buy, look no further. This IS the laptop you’ve been waiting for.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%

85% ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) review: ASUS’ most psychedelic-looking gaming notebook yet
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
So who is the ROG Strix Scar 15 targeted at? Quite simply, hardcore gamers who want the best possible hardware built into a gaming notebook. I've reviewed plenty of ROG gaming notebooks and the new Strix Scar 15 is essentially the embodiment of what the Strix series means in the ROG family: gaming notebooks built for the best, raw, gaming experience. Every aspect of it is designed with the gaming enthusiast in mind, and there are certainly plenty of unique features built for these users. Of course, these also comes with a few trade-offs. For one, the Strix Scar 15 comes with a very heavy S$4,798 price tag. Then there's the astoundingly mind-boggling 1080p display resolution cap for the screen it is endowed, which is almost criminal of ASUS.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/13/2021
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 75590% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%

Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) Review
Source: Mobile Tech Review Archive.org version
Lisa Gade reviews the 2021 Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 (G533) high end 15.6” gaming laptop with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX processor, NVIDIA RTX 3080 16GB dedicated graphics, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, a wide gamut 165Hz QHD display and an optical-mechanical keyboard. The laptop is edgy looking without being overly gamery (unless you activate the full array of RGB lighting) and it has a premium feel with unique design touches like a partially translucent keyboard deck and switchable hinge plate covers. This is a very powerful PC with the latest Zen 3 CPUs, but thermals are well controlled thanks to AMD’s chill processors, good cooling design and liquid metal thermal paste on the CPU. The laptop is available with Ryzen 7 5800H and Ryzen 9 5900HX CPUs, and NVIDIA RTX 3070 or 3080 graphics.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/06/2021

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73% Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 Review: Best Of Ryzen And Nvidia Combined
Source: Think Digit - c4RsAsxc7DQ Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 is the company's most decked out gaming laptop, purpose made for those of you who are either into e-sports or looking to get into the genre. These machines usually carry the best hardware, and in our case, we get a machine that's powered by the the paring of an AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 with 17GB VRAM. Our testing concludes that gaming on this machine is in every way a total treat, but there are a few caveats. For starters, no game currently leverages the 16GB VRAM on the RTX 3080. Second, while the display is definitely great from a gaming perspective, it lacks colour accuracy and proper colour management. Given its wide-gamut nature, there is no way to lock it into sRGB mode, making colour treatment difficult.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 73% performance: 73% workmanship: 65%

85% ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) review: ASUS’ most psychedelic-looking gaming notebook yet
Source: Hardware Zone Archive.org version
The ROG Strix Scar 15 for 2021 is a gaming powerhouse in the mobile segment. It may only be the first gaming notebook with a GeForce RTX 3080 graphics processor to be tested - and with more to come in the coming weeks and months - but combined with the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU, and based on the performance in our benchmarks, I reckon it's going to be the gaming notebook to beat this year.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 75% performance: 90% mobility: 75% workmanship: 90%

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
Support, online available, Short, Date: 04/06/2021

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89% Geek Review: ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 (2021)
Source: Geek Culture Archive.org version
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, in more ways than one, is one beauty of a powerhorse that ticks all the checkboxes for a desktop replacement laptop. Hefty cost notwithstanding, it has plenty of quality picks that are well worth the investment, from the near-impeccable gaming performance to the impressive, gorgeous visual prowess, despite missing out on some practical features. It’s hardly the sveltest RTX 3080 laptop on the market, but more than makes up for the lack of portability in raw, beastly power – and for some, that’s all that really matters.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 89% price: 85% performance: 95% workmanship: 90%

100% Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 review: The ultimate gaming laptop
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
No two ways about it, the Asus Strix Scar 15 is the most impressive gaming laptop we’ve ever reviewed. From its CPU to its GPU, it outpaces the competition and it does so at a price below £3,000. Although still expensive, this is remarkable. Add in a fabulous display and a wonderful keyboard and you have the complete package, with the only thing to complain about being the lack of a built-in webcam and fingerprint reader. Given what a beast the Asus Strix Scar 15 is, however, I’m happy to overlook such piffling weaknesses. If you’re in the market for the best gaming laptop money can buy, look no further. This IS the laptop you’ve been waiting for.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%

90% ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533QS review (2021 model – Ryzen 9 5900HX, RTX 3080 Laptop)
Source: Ultrabook Review Archive.org version
With its smaller and lighter format, I feel that the ROG Scar 15 is a more versatile performance laptop than its larger 17-inch kin with this generation, when you can get pretty much the same specs, features, and experience on both sizes. That's why this ends-up scoring a 4.5/5 and a recommendation in our review, despite its quirks and particularities that you should make sure to understand and accept before going with one of these. We'll get in-depth on all of those in the detailed article down below.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%

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Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533Q
Source: Noticias 3D ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; nice performance; comfortable keyboard; great speakers. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/07/2021

92% Recenze ASUS ROG Strix SCAR G533QS: výkon na prvním místě
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/13/2021
Rating: Total score: 92% features: 96% display: 94% mobility: 97% workmanship: 92%

Plný výkon Ryzenu 9 bez omezení: test 15,6" herního notebooku Asus ROX Strix Scar 15
Source: Zive CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; great speakers.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/13/2021

Hands-ON ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533QS: Cyberpunk 2077 Rata Kanan Aja Kencang, Apalagi yang Lain
Source: Pemmzchannel ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: High performance; powerful hardware; excellent display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/13/2021

Asus Strix Scar 15 G533QS-DS76

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Average Score: 100% - very good

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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533 - Top 5 Reasons to BUY or NOT to buy it
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/23/2021

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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533 review – Zen 3 and Ampere join forces to form a very powerful product
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
So, we have concluded our tests on one of the most powerful 15-inch laptops at the moment. What did we learn? Well, as we said, it has an enormous amount of performance. The liquid metal inside helps a lot with the temperatures, and for the next generation, we would like to see it applied to the graphics card as well. Interestingly, the variable refresh rate technology, combined with the beefy 90Wh battery pack delivers about 15 hours of Web browsing and 10 hours and 45 minutes of video playback, which was unheard of for a gaming notebook of this caliber a couple of years back.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/06/2021

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
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100% ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533QS Review con Ryzen 7 5800H y RTX 3080
Source: Geeknetic ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/18/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%

Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533QS

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Average Score: 83.75% - good

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75% ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 Review (5900HX/RTX 3080)
Source: Kitguru Archive.org version
We’ve shown in this review that the G15 and Scar 15 perform almost identically in game, yet the G15 retails at £1699 currently, while the Scar 15 (in its configuration as reviewed here) is listed at £2699.99. Admittedly, there are a few quality of life differences between the two, with the Scar offering a better keyboard, double the RAM and a 1440p display… but it’s hard to escape the fact that for £1000 less you can get essentially the same gaming performance in what is still a very good all-round package. That would be my main recommendation for those looking for a laptop in this performance class. Unless you absolutely must have the higher-resolution display or need that 32GB of DDR4 memory, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is a very capable machine, it’s just hard to argue with the sheer bang-for-buck offered by the G15 Advantage. The Scar 15 is listed on ASUS’ own retail store HERE, though it is currently out of stock.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 75%

75% ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 Review (5900HX/RTX 3080)
Source: Kitguru Archive.org version
We’ve shown in this review that the G15 and Scar 15 perform almost identically in game, yet the G15 retails at £1699 currently, while the Scar 15 (in its configuration as reviewed here) is listed at £2699.99. Admittedly, there are a few quality of life differences between the two, with the Scar offering a better keyboard, double the RAM and a 1440p display… but it’s hard to escape the fact that for £1000 less you can get essentially the same gaming performance in what is still a very good all-round package. That would be my main recommendation for those looking for a laptop in this performance class. Unless you absolutely must have the higher-resolution display or need that 32GB of DDR4 memory, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is a very capable machine, it’s just hard to argue with the sheer bang-for-buck offered by the G15 Advantage. The Scar 15 is listed on ASUS’ own retail store HERE, though it is currently out of stock.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 75%

80% Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) Review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers swathes of power, a great screen, a top-notch opto-mechanical keyboard and impressive thermal performance – it’s a top-tier gaming laptop. But for some creative workloads, or if you want a lighter laptop with a more subdued design, it’s worth looking elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) Review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers swathes of power, a great screen, a top-notch opto-mechanical keyboard and impressive thermal performance – it’s a top-tier gaming laptop. But for some creative workloads, or if you want a lighter laptop with a more subdued design, it’s worth looking elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

ASUS Scar 15 Review (2021) - Now With Ryzen!
Source: Jarrod'sTech Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/14/2021

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ASUS Scar 15 Review (2021) - Now With Ryzen!
Source: Jarrod'sTech Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/14/2021

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100% Review portátil gaming ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533 (G533QS-HQ122T)
Source: Hardmaniacos ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%

100% Review portátil gaming ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533 (G533QS-HQ122T)
Source: Hardmaniacos ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%

80% Test Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) : un PC gamer très convaincant
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Test Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 (2021) : un PC gamer très convaincant
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/23/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZW-LN017W

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Average Score: 95% - very good

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100% Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022) review: Now with a Black Friday discount
Source: Expert Reviews
The Strix Scar 15 is a great gaming laptop for many of the same reasons the Strix Scar 17 is. If you don't mind the extra weight and size, go for the 17. For an extra £150 you get double the RAM, a larger display, a slightly better speaker system and an expanded keyboard. The extra 16GB of RAM and 1.7 inches of screen diagonal are both well worth having, too. For me, however, the 15.6in form factor makes this the gaming machine to beat this year. It's fast, well made, a pleasure to use and to game on and it isn't as expensive as you might have thought, either.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2022
Rating: Total score: 100%

90% Asus ROG Strix SCAR 15 2022 review (G533ZW – Core i9-12900H, RTX 3070Ti)
Source: Ultrabook Review
The 2022 Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 is a versatile performance/gaming full-size laptop and one of the better-value options in its class, as well as a fairly compact and lightweight product for what it is. In our tests, it performed a little faster than the larger 2022 Scar 17, and significantly faster than the previous 2021 generation based on AMD hardware, thanks to the updated hardware and the implementation of a MUX. On the other hand, the components still run hot inside on the stock Turbo mode, especially on the GPU side now, the efficiency of the Intel Alder Lake platform leaves to desire, and there are still some ergonomic quirks that you'll have to accept if you'll decide on one of these.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/18/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%

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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 (2022): il notebook gaming di fascia alta con display da 240 Hz
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade IT→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display; decent ergonomics. Negative: Noisy under loads; expensive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2022

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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.

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

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA106 chip with 3072 cores. Available in different versions with a TDP from 60 to 115 Watt.

These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. Available in different versions with a TDP from 80 to 125 Watt.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. At the time of the launch in early 2021, the 3080 is the fastest laptop graphics card on the market.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA104 chip. Available in different versions with a TDP from 80 to 125 Watt and different maximum Boost clock speeds of 1035 - 1485 MHz.

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

AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000):

R9 5900HX: Mobile Octa-Core APU using Zen 3 cores clocked at 3.3 to 4.6 GHz and a Vega graphics adapter with 8 CUs clocked at up to 2100 MHz. 

R7 5800H: A high-performance, laptop-grade, octa-core APU. The Ryzen features eight SMT-enabled Zen 3 cores running at 3.2 GHz to 4.4 GHz along with the Vega 8 graphics adapter that runs at up to 2,000 MHz.

Intel Alder Lake-P:

i9-12900H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 20 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.8 to 5 GHz and supports vPro.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

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

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88.02%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

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

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