Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS). 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 X395 (20NL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

efficient performance

compact and portable

average display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

innovative cooling system

premium build quality

excellent audio output

high price point

limited port selection

heavy for portability

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.28 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 17.3"
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. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 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 X395 (20NL) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
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 - Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NL) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - HG051T
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