ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH). 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 G15 (GA502IU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate screen

lightweight and portable

solid battery life

effective cooling system

mediocre webcam quality

no Thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

average color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

competitive price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - 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
Colour Gamut 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.25 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, N-key rollover Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 65W power delivery Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.014 W/kg (body), 0.014 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number AL014T -
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