ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50. 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 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 ThinkPad P50 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P50 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

expensive base model

limited aesthetic appeal

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Eclipse grey | Moonlight white -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 45%
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 6MUXHQ
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores 8-core -
Cache L3 - 8 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM236 Express
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 4
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA Quadro M1000M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 170 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
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
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included - Lenovo Solution Center, Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), SHAREit, Microsoft Office
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number HE001T -
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