ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB). 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 L13 Gen 2 (21AB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

compact and portable

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
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 (21AB)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 13.3" - 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 45% NTSC
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 L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing 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 (21AB)
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 (21AB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
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 (21AB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.492 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
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 (21AB)
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 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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, self-healing BIOS
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
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number HG051T -
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