ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

powerful gaming performance

innovative cooling system

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

short battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

high price point

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

reliable performance

average display brightness

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.57 cm 1.79 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.47 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Black -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 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 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core -
Cache 9 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) -
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 -
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A -
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features 4 RGB zones Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture USB-C power adapter
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 Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number ES002T -
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