ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320). 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 GX531GXR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high refresh rate

powerful graphics performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

high price tag

limited battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

ample storage options

decent processor speed

large display size

integrated dvd drive

average battery life

heavy build

lower resolution screen

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
64 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic -
Colour Black Platinum grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD A6 9220 / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 2.9 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon R4
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 320-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 320)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number AZ044T 17AST 80XW
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