ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

rgb keyboard lighting

efficient thermal management

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

reliable performance

solid battery life

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.58 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features - Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amp -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.26 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 4 RGB zones Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI, Aura Creator -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Model Number HN230T -
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