ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9). 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 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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

lightweight and portable

sharp full HD display

solid state drive included

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average audio quality

standard RAM capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.05 cm 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 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, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 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 Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
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)
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RX) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, FIDO Certified
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number LO010W -
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