Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS). 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 ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

reliable performance

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build

excellent cooling system

vivid display resolution

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.89 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 2.48 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB, 132.7% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
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 2
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.84 W/kg (body), 0.84 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Model Number - HB185R
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