Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR

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Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)
Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR. 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.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate display

excellent thermal management

robust build quality

high price point

limited battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.74 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.93 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Mineral grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 60 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman audio technology Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Interfaces USB 2.0 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 520S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520S) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Included Accessories Power adapter 1080P webcam, power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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, hard drive password, power-on password System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number 14IKB 80X2 HG108T
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