ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9). 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 G18 (G814JI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust thermal management

customizable rgb lighting

ample storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

powerful processor options

bright display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no OLED option

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 3 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Eclipse grey Deep black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Screen Size (Type) 18" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 89% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7540U / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.6 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 36 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 7500 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 740M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.9mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), Aura Creator, NVIDIA Studio drivers, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, ROG Nebula Display, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme, 0dB Ambient Cooling Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number N6070W -
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