ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s). 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 III G731GW (H6158R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

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 SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.62 cm 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.85 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black, gun metal Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (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 -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
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 SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) 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 SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (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 G731GW (H6158R) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G731GW (H6158R) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label, ROG Keystone Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password 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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