Lenovo ThinkPad T580 vs. ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T580 and ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T). 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 T580 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T580 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid battery life

chrome os integration

limited storage capacity

average display quality

fewer port options

moderate performance levels

ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T580 and ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T580 vs. ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T580 ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm 41.5 cm x 28 cm x 2.4 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 3.05 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T580 ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3" - TN
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. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 94% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle WideView, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T580 ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T580 ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T580 ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 240 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T580 ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T580 ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T580 ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)
Technology Lithium Ion -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T580 ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 150 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T580 ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad 4-zone illumination
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T580 ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T580 ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T580 ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE (GC053T)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
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, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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