Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS). 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.99 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
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 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Interfaces USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro National Academic Windows 10 Home
Software Included - GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.08 W/kg (body), 0.08 W/kg (limb) 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - HG051T
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