Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV). 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 X395 (20NM) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

efficient thermal management

average display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price segment

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

efficient thermal management

durable build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.28 kg 2.57 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Original black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)
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 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards DASH -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
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
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G532LV)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 Power adapter, ROG Keystone
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Model Number - AZ022T
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