ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

powerful processor performance

ample connectivity options

good enterprise security

heavy design

average battery life

mediocre display quality

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.07 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100%
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 178° viewing angle, HDR 400 compatible, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
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
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.1 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 135 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
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 Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
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 T15p Gen 1 (20TN)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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-810G 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
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number HG051T -
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