ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

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Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6). 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 M16 (GU603HM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

slim, attractive design

good thermal management

versatile connectivity options

premium price tag

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited battery life

modest graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Platinum grey | Granite black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 4 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 12 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 - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, four woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HM) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IIL (81W6)
Included Accessories Power adapter Wall mount power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Carbon Footprint - 293 kg carbon emissions
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number KR007T -
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