Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW). 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.

Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

rugged design

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

efficient for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

fewer connectivity options

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

sleek, portable design

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Magnesium alloy
Colour Black Prism black | Brushed black
DISPLAY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Total Capacity - 1.024 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Audio Features - ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 8.41 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 8.41 hours
Web browsing: up to 7.47 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Interfaces USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro National Academic Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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 Administrator password, power-on password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.08 W/kg (body), 0.08 W/kg (limb) 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb)
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - HC032T
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