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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8: Comparison
What is the difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS and Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8?
On refresh rate the spread is 40%, ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS 240 Hz against Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 144 Hz, so ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS takes it. Add vram to that, 8 GB on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS versus 6 GB on the Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8, and the pattern holds.
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8: which one fits your build
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS suits competitive/esports gaming prioritizing frame rate, though it is not the pick for buyers wanting higher resolution over refresh rate. Buy the Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 for buyers who want to upgrade memory and storage later and 1080p gaming at 144Hz without paying thin-and-light prices, though it is the wrong buy for leaving it at 8GB single channel. It is not the one for anyone who wants a light or quiet laptop, this is 2.4kg.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, region sold, laptop class, operating system, cpu brand and cpu cores included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 18 further specifications as well.
Do the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS and Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads asus-rog-strix-scar-15-g532 on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS versus loq-15irh8 on the Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8.
Is the Sustained Power Source the same on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS and Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8?
It is. Both are listed at Not Measured, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- ASUS
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Lenovo
Series
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- ROG Strix SCAR 15
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- LOQ 15IRH8
Series ID
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- asus-rog-strix-scar-15-g532
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- loq-15irh8
SKU Name
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS (Core i7-10875H, RTX 2070 Super, 16GB)
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 82XV
Chassis Code
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- G532LWS
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 15IRH8
Region Sold
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- Global
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Global
Laptop Class
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- Gaming
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Gaming
Release Year
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 2020
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 2023
Operating System
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- Windows 11 Home
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 2.35 kgBest
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 2.4 kg
CPU Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- Intel
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Intel
CPU Model
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- Core i7-10875H
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Core i5-13420H
CPU Cores
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 8
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 8
Sustained Power Source
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- Not Measured
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Not Measured
Power Adapter Wattage
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 240 WBest
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 170 W
GPU Brand
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- NVIDIA
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- GeForce RTX 2070 Super
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop
VRAM
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 8 GB
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 6 GB-25%
GPU Max Graphics Power
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 115 W
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 95 W
RAM Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 16 GBBest
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 8 GB
RAM Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- DDR4
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- DDR5
Memory Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- SO-DIMM
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- SO-DIMM
Memory Soldered
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- No
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- No
Max RAM Supported
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 32 GB
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 32 GB
RAM Slots
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 2
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 2
RAM Slots Free
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 0
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 1
Storage Slots
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 2
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 2
Storage Slots Free
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 1
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 1
Storage Form Factor
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- M.2 2280
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- M.2 2280
Storage Interface
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- PCIe 3.0 x4
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- PCIe 4.0 x4
SATA Bay Present
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- No
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- No
Storage Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 1000 GBBest
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 512 GB
Storage Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- NVMe SSD
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 15.6 inches
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 15.6 inches
Resolution Width
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 1920 px
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 1920 px
Resolution Height
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 1080 px
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 1080 px
Refresh Rate
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 240 HzBest
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 144 Hz-40%
Panel Type
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- IPS
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- IPS
Touchscreen
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- No
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- No
Battery Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 66 WhBest
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 60 Wh
Thunderbolt Support
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- None
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- None
WiFi Standard
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- WiFi 6
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- WiFi 6
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS if you want the higher VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB) and the higher refresh rate (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Choose Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS | Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS Store | View on ASUS Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
7.5 / 10 Expert Rating
The ROG Strix Scar 15 pairs a Core i7-10875H with a GeForce GTX or RTX 20 series GPU, 16GB of DDR4 and a 15.6 inch 1080p IPS screen at 240Hz.
Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
7.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A plain gaming laptop that gets the boring decisions right.