Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

strong overall performance

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

average audio quality

pricier than competitors

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact, lightweight design

high refresh rate display

good battery life

innovative cooling system

limited port selection

no webcam included

expensive price point

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm 31.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.72 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, glass cover Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, 91% screen-to-body ratio, VESA DisplayHDR 600, Nebula HDR Engine
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Macro function, chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB4/DisplayPort 1.4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Vapor chamber cooling system, ErgoLift, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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