ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145). 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 G531GU (AL059T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

attractive rgb lighting

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited battery life

no backlit keyboard

modest graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.58 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Grey IMR
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
CPU Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15IWL 81MV
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