ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)

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Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1). 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 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 L14 Gen 1 (20U1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.61 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - 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 L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 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 - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
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, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.3 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
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 L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
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 L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
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 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1)
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-810G 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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