ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2). 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 G14 (GA401IU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful AMD processor

fast SSD storage

excellent battery life

high refresh rate display

limited port selection

no built-in webcam

gets quite hot

premium price tag

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

decent battery life

ample storage options

lightweight design

average build quality

mediocre performance

limited color accuracy

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm 40.2 cm x 28.125 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Eclipse grey | Moonlight white Platinum grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz AMD Athlon Gold 3150U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
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 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HE001T -
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