ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG). 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 G17 (G712LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) 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

spacious keyboard layout

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
82 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.6 cm 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.85 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Original black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 13.3" - 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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - 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 G17 (G712LV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 4 RGB zones Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI, Aura Creator -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LV) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UG)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
Security - Discrete 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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number EV045T -
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