ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US). 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.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics capabilities

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced security features

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.74 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Gun metal Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel WM490
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 3
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Input AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 230 Watt, 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 4 RGB zones Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain, palm rest label 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 System password, hard drive password 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
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