Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR. 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 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 S GX701GXR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

slim, attractive design

excellent 144Hz display

effective cooling system

good audio quality

high price point

short battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
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
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC, Max-Q design
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
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Technology Lithium Ion -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
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 S GX701GXR
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Interfaces USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
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 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - HG115T
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