Review Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533zm
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G533zm · i9-12900H · RTX 3060 · 15.6″ 240Hz IPS
Intel Core i9-12900H · NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB · 16GB DDR5-4800 (2×8GB, upgradeable) · 1TB SSD · 15.6″ 2560×1440 IPS 240Hz glossy · 2.328 kg
Great build quality –
customisation options,
coherent gaming design,
2x USB-C ports (1x Thunderbolt 4, PD),
touchpad with numpad,
QHD display with impressive colour coverage,
stays relatively cool,
speedy Wi-Fi 6E,
DDR5 RAM,
good battery life.
No webcam,
left touchpad button gets stuck sometimes,
two Asus apps,
rather high latency values.
Modern RTX 3060 gaming laptop with many strengths – impressive and highly competent.
Display – 15.6″ IPS · 2560×1440 · 240Hz · 99.6% sRGB · 95% P3
Panel: BOE CQ NE156QHM-NZ2 (BOE0A55) – 15.6″ 2560×1440, IPS, glossy, 240Hz.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~354 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 1026:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 99.6% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 84.1% |
| Display P3 coverage | 95% |
| Response time (B/W) | 10.8 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 6.4 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Glossy |
- Excellent colour coverage (95% P3, 99% sRGB)
- Fast response times, high refresh rate (240Hz)
- Low brightness for a gaming laptop
- Glossy finish
Panel FRU: BOE0A55 (15.6″ 2560×1440 IPS, 240Hz, glossy)
ICC profile available – calibrated ΔE 2.43
Processor – Intel Core i9-12900H · 14c/20t · Alder Lake-H
- Model: Intel Core i9-12900H – 6× P-core + 8× E-core
- Boost: 5.0 GHz (P-core)
- TDP: 135 W PL2 / 135 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~16,917 pts
- Excellent CPU performance, well-sustained
CPU FRU: Intel Core i9-12900H (Alder Lake-H, soldered BGA)
Graphics – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 · 6GB · 140W TGP
- Model: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU – 6 GB GDDR6
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~8,606 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~63 fps
- Strong gaming performance, MUX switch, Optimus
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 8,606 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 19,296 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 27,156 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~63 fps |
GPU FRU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB (dedicated, 140W TGP)
Memory – 16GB DDR5-4800 · 2× SO-DIMM · upgradeable
- Capacity: 16 GB DDR5-4800 (2×8 GB, SO-DIMM, dual-channel)
- Upgradeable – two SO-DIMM slots
Two SO-DIMM slots – easy to upgrade.
RAM FRU: DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM (2×8GB) – replaceable
Storage – 1TB SSD · PCIe 4.0 · M.2 slot
- Drive: 1TB NVMe SSD – PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~5,140 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~4,988 MB/s
- Fast SSD, no throttling under sustained load
SSD FRU: 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (M.2 2280, replaceable)
Battery – ~9.2 hours · 90 Wh
- Capacity: 90 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~9.2 hours
- Excellent battery life for a gaming laptop
Battery FRU: 90 Wh (internal) – user-replaceable
AC Adapter FRU: 240W (Asus)
Chassis & Connectivity – Plastic · Wi-Fi 6E · Thunderbolt 4 · HDMI · 2× USB-A · USB-C
- Materials: Plastic chassis – robust, appealing gaming design
- Weight: 2.328 kg (5.13 lbs)
- Dimensions: 354 × 259 × 27.2 mm
- Left: 2× USB-A 3.0, 3.5mm audio
- Right: Keystone slot
- Rear: Thunderbolt 4 (DP), USB-C 3.2 Gen2 (DP, PD), HDMI 2.1, LAN, power
- Thunderbolt 4, USB-C with PD
- No webcam
WLAN FRU: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – M.2 replaceable
Serviceability – RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi, battery replaceable
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 – replaceable |
| RAM | ✅ Yes | 2× SO-DIMM slots – upgradeable |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | M.2 – replaceable |
| Battery | ✅ Yes | User-replaceable |
| Keyboard | ❌ No | Built-in, not user-replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
Excellent upgradeability – RAM, SSD, Wi-Fi, battery all replaceable.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i9-12900H (Alder Lake-H, soldered) |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB (dedicated, 140W TGP) |
| RAM | DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM (2×8GB) – replaceable |
| SSD | 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe (M.2 2280) |
| Display Panel | BOE0A55 (15.6″ 2560×1440 IPS, 240Hz, glossy) |
| WLAN | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 – M.2 replaceable |
| Battery | 90 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 240W (Asus) |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
CPUi9-12900H – top-tier
RAM16GB DDR5 – upgradeable
GPURTX 3060 – strong
Display240Hz, P3 – excellent
Battery9.2h – good
Value~$2,166 – premium
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Great build quality
- Customisation options
- Coherent gaming design
- 2x USB-C ports (1x Thunderbolt 4, PD)
- Touchpad with numpad
- QHD display with impressive colour coverage
- Stays relatively cool
- Speedy Wi-Fi 6E
- DDR5 RAM
- Good battery life
Weaknesses
- No webcam
- Left touchpad button gets stuck sometimes
- Two Asus apps
- Rather high latency values
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the 240Hz QHD display, Thunderbolt 4, and upgradeability – key selling points.
• Excellent battery life for a gaming laptop – great for mobility.
• No webcam – warn customers.
• Left touchpad button may stick – mention potential issue.
• High latency values – not ideal for real-time audio work.
• Great gaming performance and build quality – if budget allows.
• Highlight the 240Hz QHD display, Thunderbolt 4, and upgradeability – key selling points.
• Excellent battery life for a gaming laptop – great for mobility.
• No webcam – warn customers.
• Left touchpad button may stick – mention potential issue.
• High latency values – not ideal for real-time audio work.
• Great gaming performance and build quality – if budget allows.