ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145). 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 M15 (GU502LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, portable design

high-refresh-rate display

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

limited port selection

no webcam

premium price tag

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

adequate connectivity options

solid build quality

simple user interface

mediocre battery life

average display quality

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Brushed black Granite black IMR
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon R5
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
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 -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 4 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
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 HC061R 15AST 81N3
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