ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5). 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 Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality display resolution

ample storage capacity

advanced cooling system

high price point

heavier than average

short battery life

limited port selection

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

quiet operation

limited storage capacity

average display quality

slower processor

minimal connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.05 cm 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Denim blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 75.35% Adobe RGB, 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 2.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M Intel HD Graphics 505
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 in S mode - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number LO010W -
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