Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR). 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 IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

quiet operation

limited storage capacity

average display quality

slower processor

minimal connectivity options

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

heavier than competitors

no webcam included

limited battery life

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Denim blue Original black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
CPU Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 2 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 505 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes -
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
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 IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - HN016T
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