Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective cooling system

good audio quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam

pricey compared to alternatives

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.93 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Brushed black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 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. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.36% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Interfaces USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GU
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested System password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - AZ067T
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