ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s). 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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

affordable price point

decent display quality

average cpu performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material Metal Aluminum
Colour Black Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - 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
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features WideView, slim bezel design, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Included Accessories Power adapter, web camera Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, FIDO Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - IWL 20R9
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