Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV). 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 Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb graphics performance

innovative cooling system

responsive 300Hz display

premium build quality

compact and portable

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.93 cm x 19.74 cm x 1.42 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Iron grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
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 -
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
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 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga S940-14IWL (Lenovo Yoga S940) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware 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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 14IWL 81Q7 HG016T
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