Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 Comparison

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Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022, two laptops from Lenovo and ASUS. Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD was introduced to market in January 2021 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 was launched in January 2022. There is 12 months difference between Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 so it would still give an advantage to younger ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
356 x 252 x 15.9-17.9 mm (14.02 x 9.92 x 0.63-0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
354 x 259 x 22.6-27.2 mm (13.94 x 10.2 x 0.89-1.07 inches)
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD over ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022

Weight	1.90 kg vs 2.40 kg	0.5 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~74.8% vs ~73.2%	Larger screen area ratio
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Reasons to choose ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 over Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD

Side Bezel Thickness	4.3 mm vs 5.3 mm	1 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	300 Hz vs 165 Hz	Smoother media experience
GPU FLOPS	13.8 TFLOPS vs 8.7 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 32 GB	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.1 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Surface Area	897 cm2 (139.1 inches2)	917 cm2 (142.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~74.8%	~73.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.3 mm	~4.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Black, Silver

Comparison of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 External Dimensions

Weight

Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs), whereas the ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 weighs 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 is 0.15 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX	Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i9 12900H
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	6	14
Number of Threads	12	20
L3 Cache	16 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 7	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1426	1750
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6579	12242
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1371	1800
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9758	16309

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	735 MHz	900 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1035 MHz	1425 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	75 W	80 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	5.299 TFLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2560	3840
TMUs	80	120
ROPs	32	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD has a FLOPS value of 8.7 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 ' has a FLOPS value of 13.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 24GB 32GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x16 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	32 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	1	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and the ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022, come with similar RAM capacities of 16 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15” (2021, AMD)	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 (2022)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	71 Wh	90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Bottom	Bottom
Charge Power	95 / 170 / 230 W	100 / 240 / 280 W

On the other hand, the ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 features a higher battery capacity of 90 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD's 71 Wh.

Battery Comparison

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STORAGE
Both laptops, the Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and the ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 screens have the same size of 15.6".The total usable screen area of the Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 feature the same pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

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Refresh Rate
The ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 offers a higher refresh rate of 300 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Both Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 boast the same response time of 3.0 ms.

Brightness
Both Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

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Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 feature 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Legion Slim 7 15-inch 2021 AMD and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	No	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes