Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm 35.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 3.04 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Iron grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 7 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13450HX
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 3 MB 20 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 280 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Model Number - N3106W
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