ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S). 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 GX701GXR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

slim, attractive design

excellent 144Hz display

effective cooling system

good audio quality

high price point

short battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

fast SSD storage

decent keyboard comfort

good overall performance

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Onyx black | Copper
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC, Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Harman audio technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 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 S GX701GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
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 - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number HG115T 14IKB 81EU
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