ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330). 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 S17 (GX701LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

innovative cooling system

premium build quality

excellent audio output

high price point

limited port selection

heavy for portability

average battery life

Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

ample storage capacity

decent processor speed

simple design

average battery life

modest graphics performance

heavy build

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
66 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 41.8 cm x 29.26 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Platinum grey | Onyx black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER AMD Radeon R4
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 330-17AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 330)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HG051T 17AST 81D7
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