Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS). 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 (GX703HS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional gaming performance

high-resolution display

advanced cooling system

premium build quality

versatile connectivity options

high price point

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.99 cm 39.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Metal
Colour Black Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 17.3"
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. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, four woofers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant N-key rollover, per-key RGB, optomechanical switches
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Interfaces USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro National Academic Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.08 W/kg (body), 0.08 W/kg (limb) -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - KF075T
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