ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH). 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 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 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

modest graphics performance

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 32.157 cm x 21.159 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Platinum grey | Graphite grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - TN
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. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
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 5 14IIL05 (81YH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 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 5 14IIL05 (81YH)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 44.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH)
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 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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 5 14IIL05 (81YH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IIL05 (81YH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) 0.59 W/kg (body), 0.59 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HG051T -
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