ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50. 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 P50 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P50 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

expensive base model

limited aesthetic appeal

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
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 45%
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 6MUXHQ
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz -
Number of Cores 8-core -
Cache 16 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM236 Express
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty - 4
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER NVIDIA Quadro M1000M
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 170 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
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
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (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
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual Lenovo Solution Center, Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), SHAREit, Microsoft Office
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), fingerprint 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number HG051T -
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