Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) and ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T). 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.

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Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Gold -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 3 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA (8 GB flash) / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman audio technology Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, 4 RGB zones, HyperStrike Pro technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Interfaces USB-C 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES173T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password ASUS Aura Sync technology, HyperCool Pro thermal system
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15IKB 80YL -
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