Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) and ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T). 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 G731GT (AU028T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) and ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 2.85 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS, plastic
Colour Mineral grey Black IMR, black with lightbar
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 17.3"
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. - 60 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, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
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 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
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 -
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
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 G731GT (AU028T)
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 G731GT (AU028T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 150 Watt, 19.5 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
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/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) ASUS ROG Strix G731GT (AU028T)
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 G731GT (AU028T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
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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