Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021) vs Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)
What ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021) does better (4) and where ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) wins (23) — every spec side by side.
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7.4Graphics9.1
7.1Overall performance8.6
7.5Display9.3
4.4Memory & storage7.1
7.7Battery & portability9.2
2.8Features & cooling8.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021)ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)
| ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021) | ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 259 mm | 246 mm | +13 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 355 mm | −1 mm |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 23 mm | +4 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.3 kg | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021) better than ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023)?
- Refresh rate300 Hz vs 240 Hz+25%
- USB-A ports3 vs 2+50%
- Fan noise (max. load)50.5 dB vs 57.5 dB+14%
- Key travel1.9 mm vs 1.7 mm+12%
Why is ROG Zephyrus M16 GU604 RTX 4080 (2023) better than ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021)?
- RAM (up to)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light11,971 vs 21,090+76%
- GPU compute (FP32)20.1 TFLOPS vs 33.9 TFLOPS+69%
- GPU power (TGP)115 W vs 150 W+30%
- Resolution classFull HD (1080p/1200p) vs QHD (1440p/1600p)
- MUX switchNo · ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021): Yes
- SSD (up to)1,000 GB vs 2,000 GB2×
- Thunderbolt or USB4No · ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021): Yes
- Brightness300 nits vs 500 nits+67%
- Video memory8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
- GPU shader cores6,144 vs 7,424+21%
- HDRNo · ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 RTX 3080 (2021): Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 115 W | 150 W |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 6,144 | 7,424 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 20.1 TFLOPS | 33.9 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 11,971 | 21,090 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i9-12900H | Core i9-13900H |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 14 | 14 |
| CPU threads | — | 20 |
| Max CPU clock | 5 GHz | 5.4 GHz |
| Processor options | Ryzen 7 5800H, Ryzen 7 5800HS, Ryzen 9 5900HX | Core i9-13900H |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | — | 15,617 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | — | 2,821 |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | — | 754 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 2560 × 1600 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | QHD (1440p/1600p) |
| Refresh rate | 300 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 3 ms | 3 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — | 100% |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 189 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Optimus | No | No |
| MUX switch | No | Yes |
| HDR | No | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM (base) | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 4,800 MHz | 4,800 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 1,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 1,000 GB | 2,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Power adapter | 240 W | 280 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 27 mm | 23 mm |
| Width | 354 mm | 355 mm |
| Depth | 259 mm | 246 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Black | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 3 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 50.5 dB | 57.5 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | No | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | No |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Key travel | 1.9 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | — | 1,080p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | Yes |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
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