Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI). 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 Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high-resolution display

strong build quality

fast performance

innovative ai features

limited port selection

higher price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

refreshing 144Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

adequate cooling system

heavy and bulky

no webcam included

limited battery life

scarce port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.93 cm x 19.74 cm x 1.42 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.58 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Iron grey Original black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ToF sensor -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English No operating system
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LI)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 14IWL 81Q7 HN088
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