ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)

Our Rating: 82 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

solid performance

average display brightness

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.53 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Original black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45%
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon Graphics 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, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - DASH
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QM) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Model Number HF012T -
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