ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8). 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 Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

compact lightweight design

high-resolution display

efficient cooling system

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

high price point

average speaker quality

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.05 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 1.72 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Moonlight white | Eclipse grey Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 91% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.75 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon 680M AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Four speakers, 3-microphone array Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
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 Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technology Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB4/DisplayPort 1.4 (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
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), GameVisual, Scenario Profiles -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, vapor chamber cooling system, ErgoLift, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, anti-dust 2.0 cooling system, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number N2031W -
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