ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

comprehensive connectivity options

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.5 cm x 31.9 cm x 5.1 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 4.7 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black, titanium with hairline, black rubber painting Silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 76% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Total Capacity 2.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HyperDrive RAID 0 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 dual GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 96 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 20 V, 14 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV022R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Included Accessories 2 x power adapters (280W + 280W) Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, hard drive password Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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