Lenovo ThinkPad X390 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS). 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 X390 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display brightness

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

higher price point

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

slim, attractive design

effective cooling system

good audio quality

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X390 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 2 kg
Colour - Brushed black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB, 75.36% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Matte, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
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
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
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 - ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura RGB lighting, 65W power delivery
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 0.58 W/kg (body), 0.58 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - HF049T
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