Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV). 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 Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

compact lightweight design

high-resolution display

efficient cooling system

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

high price point

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm 31.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 1.72 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Denim blue Moonlight white | Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 91% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)
CPU Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.5 GHz 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 2 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 505 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)
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 IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB4/DisplayPort 1.4 (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0 Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), GameVisual, Scenario Profiles
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, vapor chamber cooling system, ErgoLift, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, anti-dust 2.0 cooling system, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - N2031W
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