Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS). 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 ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price segment

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional gaming performance

high-resolution display

advanced cooling system

premium build quality

versatile connectivity options

high price point

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 39.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic Metal
Colour Black Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 17.3"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, four woofers, array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
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 ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad N-key rollover, per-key RGB, optomechanical switches
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
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
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Model Number - KF075T
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