Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH). 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 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

solid build quality

efficient multitasking performance

affordable price point

adequate port selection

fast charging support

average display quality

modest battery life

heavier design

no thunderbolt support

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful AMD processor

fast SSD storage

high refresh rate display

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

average color accuracy

can get noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.4 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.89 cm 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Mineral grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14"
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. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - SanDisk 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 10.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10.7 hours
Web browsing: up to 9.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested 65W power delivery
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Model Number IIL 20SM HE006T
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