ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE). 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 Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

premium build quality

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

loud under load

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

lightweight design

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest battery life

slow HDD base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.09 cm 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.48 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material Metal Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Business black | Platinum grey | Abyss blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
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. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Vega Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.3 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QR) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL05 (81WE)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HF087T -
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