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ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8: Comparison
ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS vs Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8: the refresh rate difference
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.
Who each one is for
The ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS is the one to take for competitive/esports gaming prioritizing frame rate, though it is not built for buyers wanting higher resolution over refresh rate. The Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8 suits 1080p gaming at high settings in current titles and buyers who want more GPU headroom without changing chassis, though it is not the pick for long unplugged gaming sessions and buyers who need Thunderbolt or WiFi 6E/7. The same goes for anyone planning a full RAM swap rather than an add-a-stick upgrade. Avoid it for anyone who wants a free RAM slot out of the box.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: region sold, laptop class, operating system, cpu brand and sustained power source are identical here. They match on 21 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
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 GPU Brand the same on the ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS and Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8?
It is. Both are listed at NVIDIA, 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 i7-13700H
CPU Cores
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 8
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 14Best
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 4060 Laptop
VRAM
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 8 GB
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 8 GB
GPU Max Graphics Power
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 115 W
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 140 W
Graphics Switching
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- Optimus
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- Optimus
RAM Capacity
- ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 G532LWS
- 16 GB
- Lenovo LOQ 15IRH8
- 16 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
- 0
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 8 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
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
This LOQ 15 steps up to a Core i7-13700H and an RTX 40 series GPU with 8GB of VRAM, which suits 1080p gaming at high settings on its 15.6-inch 144Hz IPS panel.