ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG). 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 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 T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.57 cm 32.75 cm x 22.44 cm x 1.681 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black Villi black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
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 T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8852AE
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19.4 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features 4 RGB zones Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
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
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
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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