Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW). 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 S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

full hd display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

quiet cooling system

average color accuracy

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.715 cm -
Weight 1.8 kg -
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Abyss blue Original black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory - 8 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 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
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 S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password, Aura Sync light bar
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15IWL 81NE HN037T
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