ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)

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Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4). 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 Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build

excellent cooling system

vivid display resolution

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

good keyboard feel

adequate connectivity options

competitive price point

average display quality

modest battery life

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.09 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.73 cm
Weight 2.48 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour - Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB, 132.7% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.3 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number HB185R -
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