Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY). 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 Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact lightweight design

high-resolution display

efficient cooling system

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

higher price point

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 31.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.72 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 91% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
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 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB4/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display
Compliant Standards RoHS, FIDO Certified -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - NC005W
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