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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 laptop in Off Black finish with per-key RGB keyboard and light bar

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZM-ES93 gaming laptop

SKU CH-5W5Q-3QVNB MPN G533ZM-ES93

15.6-inch 300 Hz IPS display driven by a 14-core Intel Core i9-12900H and RTX 3060 with 6 GB GDDR6, plus 16 GB DDR5 and a 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

  • Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
  • ProcessorIntel Core i9 12th Gen
  • Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
  • Memory size16 GB
  • Storage drive512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Display resolution1920 × 1080
  • 14-core Intel Core i9-12900H reaches 5.0 GHz for fast compute
  • RTX 3060 6GB GDDR6 hits 1752 MHz ROG Boost at 140W for high frame rates
  • 300 Hz 3 ms 15.6" IPS display with 100% sRGB for smooth competitive visuals
  • MUX switch routes GPU frames straight to the screen cutting latency
  • Liquid Metal Conductonaut Extreme plus Arc Flow fans keep thermals in check

15.6" 300Hz IPS Display

The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533ZM-ES93 is a 15.6 inch gaming laptop built around a 300 Hz IPS panel with 3 ms response time. It targets competitive players who want high refresh rates in a portable chassis. The system pairs a 14 core Intel Core i9-12900H processor with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and 16 GB of DDR5 memory. Windows 11 Home 64-bit comes pre-installed.

MUX Switch and Port Selection

Before ordering, confirm that your external monitors can use the HDMI 2.1 output or the Thunderbolt 4 port for display output. The built-in MUX switch routes the GPU directly to the internal screen, so performance changes if you disable it in software. Check that your peripherals match the available USB 3.2 Type-A Gen1, USB 3.2 Type-C Gen2, 2.5 Gbps LAN, and 3.5 mm audio jack. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 handle wireless connections.

Liquid Metal Cooling and Per-Key RGB

ROG Intelligent Cooling uses liquid metal Conductonaut Extreme on the CPU alongside Arc Flow fans and a 0 dB ambient mode for quiet idle operation. The off-black chassis measures 13.94 by 10.20 by 0.89-1.07 inches and weighs 5.07 lbs. Per-key RGB keyboard lighting, an RGB light bar, and an RGB logo sync via AURA Sync. The 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD and 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz modules are installed internally.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Gaming Laptop Computers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,472.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 5,382 comparable items (median $1,978.99).
Screen size 15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Lower than about 60% of the 5,361 comparable items (median 16 in).
Refresh frequency 300 Hz
Higher than about 99% of the 2,443 comparable items (median 165 Hz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG Strix SCAR 15
Model nameG533ZM-ES93
Part number90NR08B2-M002A0
Product colorOff Black
Design styleStandard
Product typeGaming
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core i9-12900H 2.5 GHz
Processor modelIntel Core i9-12900H
CPU cores14-core (6P+8E) Processor
Turbo clock speedUp to 5 GHz
Processor codenameAlder Lake
L3 cache size24 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
RAM type and speedDDR5 4800
Memory configuration8 GB x 2
Total memory slots2
Free memory slots0
Maximum supported memory64 GB
Storage
Storage drive512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
SSD storage512 GB PCIe
Hard driveNo
Storage configuration2 x M.2 slots support either SATA or NVMe
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size15.6 in (39.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1080
Refresh frequency300 Hz
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Display15.6 in 300 Hz IPS
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatFHD
Color gamut coverage72% NTSC, 100% sRGB
Screen features300 Hz 3 ms, IPS-level, 300 nits, 72% NTSC, 100% sRGB, Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync, Dolby Vision HDR
Graphics
Graphics processorGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Video RAM6 GB
GPU modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
ROG Boost: 1752 MHz* at 140 W (1702 MHz Boost Clock+50 MHz OC, 115 W+25 W Dynamic Boost)
Graphics typeDedicated Card
VR readyYes
Audio & video
SoundBuilt-in array microphone
AI noise-canceling technology
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res certification
Smart Amp Technology
Speakers4-speaker system with Smart Amplifier Technology
Web cameraNo
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
LAN connection2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi802.11ax Wireless LAN
Bluetooth support5.2 (Dual band) 2 × 2
Wired network1 x RJ-45 (2.5 Gbit/s)
Ports & slots
USB ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C support DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Thunderbolt ports1 x Thunderbolt 4 support DisplayPort
HDMI ports1 x HDMI 2.1
Audio jacks1 × 3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Power
Power adapter240 W AC Adapter
Output: 20 V DC, 12A, 240 W
Input: 100 to 240C AC 50/60 Hz universal
Battery pack90WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions13.94 in × 10.2 in × 0.89 in-1.07 in
Product weight5.07 lb (2.3 kg)
Shipping weight3.54 kg
Package size462 × 335 × 89 mm
In the box
Included itemsMarketing Giveaway (Keystone + 2 Customizable Armor Caps)
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home 64-bit
More details
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
Keyboard backlightBacklit

Questions about this item

Can I run a 4 K external monitor at high refresh rates over the Thunderbolt 4 port?

The Thunderbolt 4 port supports DisplayPort 1.4 signals, so a single 4 K panel at 60 Hz or dual 4 K at 60 Hz works; higher 4 K refresh rates would need DSC or a lower resolution.

Will the 512 GB SSD be enough for modern games, or should I plan to add another drive?

The 512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive holds the OS and a handful of large titles; most users add a second M.2 NVMe SSD for a bigger library.

Is the 16 GB of DDR5 memory soldered, or can I upgrade it later?

The 16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz is installed in two SO-DIMM slots, both occupied, so upgrading means replacing the modules rather than adding to empty slots.

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