ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7). 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 M15 (GU502LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, portable design

high-refresh-rate display

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

limited port selection

no webcam

premium price tag

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

reliable performance

solid battery life

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Brushed black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC 45%
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - 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 -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.26 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Model Number HC061R -
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