ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)

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Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD). 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 (G713QE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 144Hz display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

ample connectivity options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

no webcam included

limited upgradability

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

reasonable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.46 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Original black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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
Colour Gamut 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 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 Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
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 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, 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 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 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%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HX035T -
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