Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

lightweight and portable

sharp full HD display

solid state drive included

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average audio quality

standard RAM capacity

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

heavier than competitors

no webcam included

limited battery life

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey Original black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - 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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 -
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513IR)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, FIDO Certified -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - HN016T
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