Lenovo ThinkPad X390 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS). 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 S17 (GX703HS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional gaming performance

high-resolution display

advanced cooling system

premium build quality

versatile connectivity options

high price point

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X390 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 39.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour - Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - TN 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
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 45% 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, four woofers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad N-key rollover, per-key RGB, optomechanical switches
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - KF075T
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