Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

reliable performance

compact and portable

average display quality

limited graphics power

no Thunderbolt support

higher price segment

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 ThinkPad L13 (20R3) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Silver | Black Brushed black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 68% NTSC, 72% sRGB, 75.36% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) 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
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
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 Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.1 hours Up to 10 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
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 Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R3) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, bezel label
Security 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 -
SAR Value 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (limb) 0.014 W/kg (body), 0.014 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - AZ001T
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