ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9). 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 ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

good keyboard feel

average display

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest storage options

Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

no high-end graphics

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.4 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.3 cm 36.58 cm x 25.28 cm x 2.02 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300HQ / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8350U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 -
Platform Technology - Intel vPro Platform
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm - TCG Opal Encryption 2
Secondary Storage 2 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
SSD Cache - 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh -
Battery Life - Up to 13.8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Built-in numeric keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Lenovo ThinkPad T580 (20L9)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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