ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540). 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 G15 (GA503QM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

long battery life

expensive price point

no webcam included

limited port selection

average speaker quality

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

impressive battery life

full hd display

solid state drive included

quiet cooling system

average graphics performance

no optical drive

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 32.3 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass
Colour Moonlight white Copper
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - 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
Colour Gamut 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 72%
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, IPS-level Glossy
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features ROG Boost, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Two tweeters, four woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), ROG Armoury Crate Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QM) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HN170T 14IWL 81ND
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