ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5). 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 S GX502GW Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, portable design

144Hz refresh rate display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam

high price point

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

versatile connectivity options

mediocre display resolution

heavier design

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Black Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
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 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5675U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Interfaces Headphone output
Microphone input
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Included Accessories Power adapter, web camera 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 nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.28 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) -
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 ES019T -
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