Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) and ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T). 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

affordable price point

decent display quality

average cpu performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

attractive design aesthetics

efficient cooling system

rgb keyboard backlighting

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

limited display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) and ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 2.395 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - 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. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 -
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad ASUS Overstroke technologie
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone output
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G531GT (AL106T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, FIDO Certified -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number IWL 20R9 -
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