Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC). 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 Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact and lightweight

high refresh rate screen

strong gaming performance

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

can get quite hot

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.87 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide -
Colour Black Grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
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 Ti / 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, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 -
Network Interface 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 Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG X AW sleeve, ROG X AW cap, ROG X AW socks
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS System password, AniMe Matrix lighting
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 - K2064R
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