ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

ample storage options

advanced cooling system

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

strong security features

reliable performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.97 cm x 29.34 cm x 2.62 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.88 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
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. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45%
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 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
Audio Features Smart Amp -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 11.8 V, 19.5 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI, Aura Creator -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G732LW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Keystone II USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - RFID/NFC reader
Security - 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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, FIPS 201, ISO 22196
SAR Value 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Model Number HG059T -
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