Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) 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 L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

compact design

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

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 L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 2.48 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% 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 L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/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
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) 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 L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied adapter)
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) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Model Number - HB185R
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