ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4). 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 SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

efficient cooling system

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Features WideView, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
RAM 16 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
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 III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
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
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.1 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
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 (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
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)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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