ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540). 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 G15 (GA502DU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

powerful gaming performance

fast refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

limited storage capacity

no webcam included

average speaker quality

single-zone keyboard backlighting

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

full hd display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

quiet cooling system

average color accuracy

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.04 cm 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.715 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Brushed black Abyss blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45%
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
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 G15 (GA502DU) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, N-key rollover Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), XSplit Gamecaster, Sonic Studio III, Sonic Radar III, Armoury Crate, GameFirst V, GameVisual Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502DU) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, anti-dust cooling system Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HN100T 15IWL 81NE
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