Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV). 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 G15 (GA502IV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

good battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam included

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.4 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.89 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Mineral grey Brushed black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 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. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 68% NTSC, 72% sRGB, 75.36% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 24 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 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - SanDisk 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
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 -
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
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 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
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 G15 (GA502IV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
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 G15 (GA502IV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 15) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, bezel label
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 System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value - 0.014 W/kg (body), 0.014 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Model Number IIL 20SM AZ001T
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