Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)
Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T). 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 L390 (20NR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

efficient cooling system

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.18 cm x 22.42 cm x 1.88 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.46 kg 2.57 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle WideView, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.61 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NR) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (ES053T)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.995 W/kg (limb), 0.995 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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