ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9). 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - 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. 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 -
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 8 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Harman/kardon stereo speakers
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.7 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
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 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Model Number HG051T -
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