Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T). 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 Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 2.57 kg
Case Material Aluminum Metal
Colour Mineral grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, glass cover WideView, slim bezel design, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB Hybrid Drive - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features Harman audio technology Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, per-key RGB, keystone button
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, web camera
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15IKB 81EV -
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