Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW). 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 S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.35 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Granite black IMR Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes -
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone II
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 14IWL 81MU AZ056T
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