Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR). 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 ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

solid build quality

affordable price point

good battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

moderate graphics performance

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

premium build quality

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.48 kg
Case Material Aluminum Metal
Colour Mineral grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Vega
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
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 14 G2 ARE (20VF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - HF087T
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