ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0). 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 (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 T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate security features

average display brightness

modest graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.65 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.85 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - 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 250 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, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 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 T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
RAM 16 GB (2 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 SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
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 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
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 - IR camera, 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 T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features 4-zone illumination Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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 Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number EV003T -
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