Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

impressive battery life

full hd display

solid state drive included

quiet cooling system

average graphics performance

no optical drive

limited port selection

higher price point

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid display colors

high refresh rate

robust thermal management

ample connectivity options

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

no webcam included

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.59 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.75 cm
Weight 1.63 kg 3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass Plastic
Colour Copper Original black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% -
Features Glossy Matte, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon RX 6800M
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt -
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713QY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 2 customisable armour caps
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 14IWL 81ND K4005T
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