ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN). 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 X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display resolution

efficient performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 29.28 cm x 20.77 cm x 1.67 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 907 g
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom)
Colour - Black paint
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 13" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2160 x 1350 (2K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1130G7 / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
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 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Human Presence Detection
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Four speakers, four microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 22.87 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
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 X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
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, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 1 (20UN)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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, Firmware Resiliency 2.0
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 - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Model Number HG051T -
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