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 V15 IML (82NB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15 IML (82NB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

adequate processor performance

decent keyboard layout

sufficient storage options

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

modest battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and Lenovo V15 IML (82NB)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. Lenovo V15 IML (82NB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo V15 IML (82NB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.57 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.85 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Iron grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo V15 IML (82NB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
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 220 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 V15 IML (82NB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 9 MB 4 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 V15 IML (82NB)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo V15 IML (82NB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo V15 IML (82NB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo V15 IML (82NB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo V15 IML (82NB)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo V15 IML (82NB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo V15 IML (82NB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features 4 RGB zones Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo V15 IML (82NB)
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 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo V15 IML (82NB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Lenovo V15 IML (82NB)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Wall mount 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 Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number ES002T -
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