ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU). 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.

ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution display

durable build quality

excellent color accuracy

fast storage solutions

heavy form factor

expensive price point

limited port selection

average battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

extensive connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) and Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Product Type Mobile workstation Mobile workstation
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.09 cm 41.544 cm x 28.081 cm x 3.245 cm
Weight 1.98 kg 3.564 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy, plastic Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (top), polyamide (bottom), glass-fibre (top)
Colour Star grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel WM590
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 4
Empty Slots 0 3
STORAGE ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA T1200 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I225-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 170 Watt
INPUT ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (2 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500G5T) Lenovo ThinkPad P17 Gen 2 (20YU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number HC015R -
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