Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ). 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 T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

reliable performance

average display brightness

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited color options

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb lighting

advanced cooling system

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.79 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 3 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores - 16-core
Cache - L3 - 64 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
RAM - 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
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 Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 330 Watt, 20 V, 16.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733PZ)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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, self-healing BIOS ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards RoHS -
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% -
Model Number - LL002W
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