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 L14 Gen 1 (20U5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5) 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 than competitors

modest battery life

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.46 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.61 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Original black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45%
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 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 - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 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 -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111HN
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.36 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
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 L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
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 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 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QE) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U5)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter 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, ASUS Aura Sync technology 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 - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HX035T -
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