ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)

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Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG). 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.

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ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100%
Features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Anti-reflective, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 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 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Frame Rate 60 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Included Accessories 1080P webcam, power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number HG108T -
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