ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)

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Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ). 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 ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

compact design

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 13.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (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%
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 6 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 L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
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 ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Intel UHD 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 - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
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 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.25 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
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 L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
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 L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
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
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Model Number HG051T -
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