Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate port selection

average display brightness

modest graphics power

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build

excellent cooling system

vivid display resolution

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 2.48 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom) -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB, 132.7% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Technology - 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
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
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001, TCG Certified, GDPR -
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 - 2 years -
Model Number - HB185R
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