ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4). 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 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 L15 Gen 1 (20U4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.65 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 2.85 kg 1.98 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 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, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 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 Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
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 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
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 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
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 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U4)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, RapidCharge, 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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