ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

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Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6). 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 G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact and lightweight

high refresh rate screen

strong gaming performance

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

can get quite hot

premium price tag

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited battery life

modest graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.99 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Grey Platinum grey | Granite black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 4 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG X AW sleeve, ROG X AW cap, ROG X AW socks Wall mount power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, AniMe Matrix lighting Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Carbon Footprint - 293 kg carbon emissions
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number K2064R -
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