ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) 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 Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

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 Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Metal Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Grey IMR
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) 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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features WideView, slim bezel design, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache - 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
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 Hero III G531GV (ES037T) 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 Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, per-key RGB, keystone button Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) 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 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 Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Included Accessories Power adapter, web camera Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar 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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