ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) 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

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

solid performance

reasonable price

average display quality

heavier design

modest battery life

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.65 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 2.85 kg 1.61 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 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 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45%
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core -
Cache 12 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 2
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics 630 -
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.36 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A -
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features 4-zone illumination Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label USB-C power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Model Number EV003T -
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