ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (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

comfortable keyboard

decent display quality

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (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 Polycarbonate ABS, plastic Aluminum
Colour Black, gun metal Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (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. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 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
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (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 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.568 W/kg (body), 0.568 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Model Number - IML 20RR
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