Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC). 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 T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful professional graphics

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced cooling system

expandable memory options

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color accuracy

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

no webcam included

limited battery life

average color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.87 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide -
Colour Black Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB -
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC 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 4 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I225-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Slots 3 x M.2 Card (2 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, GameVisual, Aura Creator, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial), Scenario Profiles
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513RC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified -
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 Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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Model Number - HN088W
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