Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703vsLenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3

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Asus
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703
ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703

Quick Stats

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 delivers strong results and impressive gaming performance with its powerful Core i9 processor and RTX 3080 Laptop Chip.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17's build quality is exceptional and robust, ensuring high-performance capabilities.
The QHD display offers vibrant colors and crisp details, making it ideal for gaming and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703 boasts an impressive feature set with a Core i9 processor and up to 32GB RAM.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
ThinkPad L13 Gen 3

Quick Stats

Performance is satisfactory but not exceptional, making the Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 suitable for general business use.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 boasts a solid build quality with improved rigidity and spill resistance.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3's display is well-suited for everyday use, despite limited color accuracy.
The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 boasts a compact design with features of comfort and precision.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703
Winner
#122
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
#126
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703
#39
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
#83
Display
Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703
#367
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
#87
Winner
Performance
Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703
#197
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
#468
Build
Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703
#521
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
#272
Winner
Features
Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703
#38
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
#479

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Asus ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3
up to 4948GB
up to 32GB
up to 24000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-11800H
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5875U
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 140W)
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
N/A
1x 2242 M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703

Strengths

The form factor is easily my favorite in the 17-inch segment right now.
The screen options and overall package are very promising.
The thermal design with two fans and a multitude of heat pipes is smartly designed to channel fresh air into the radiators and out to the back.
The motherboard design and complexly engineered hinges that also push up the keyboard deck showcase Asus' engineering expertise.
The system's ability to seamlessly switch the video throughput and display signal between the iGPU and dGPU without requiring a restart is a significant advantage.
The laptop's potential to match thicker and less portable designs in terms of performance and thermals while being more portable is a major plus.

Weaknesses

The lack of an AMD model on this Zephyrus S17 may be a disappointment for some users.
The IO positioning might raise some eyebrows, especially with the mechanical keyboard placement.
There is no mention of whether the system's battery life and thermals will live up to expectations during gaming sessions or demanding loads.
It's unclear if the system will meet its performance promises in the retail model, as this was a preview unit.
The IO positioning might be less than ideal for some users who prefer more convenient placement of ports.
There is no mention of whether a QHD screen with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU would be available and if it would offer better value compared to the 3080 4K model.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3

Strengths

Lenovo has fixed all of its flaws with the ThinkPad l13 Generation 3 making the laptop smaller and giving it a 16 by 10 display
The laptop has lost some weight slimming down to 1.25 kilograms, 140 grams less than the Gen 2 product
The keyboard is island with a fingerprint reader above it and a touch pad below it typing on it is comfortable mostly thanks to the clicky feedback
The display is surrounded by relatively thin bezels, has excellent viewing angles, a peak brightness of 338 nits, and a very high contrast ratio of 1910 to 1
The bottom firing speaker setup is surprisingly loud while all frequencies are free of deviations
The battery life is good, lasting for 8 hours and 20 minutes of web browsing or eight hours of video playback

Weaknesses

The keyboard has shorter key travel than usual but the spill resistance and backlight manage to sway us in its favor
The display covers only 56 percent of the sRGB color gamut, which might be a deal breaker for some people who need color accuracy
The ThinkPad l13 Gen 3 makes some sacrifices which might be a deal breaker for some people, however these people aren't the hardcore business audience
The upgradeability is poor with up to 32 gigabytes of solder DDR4 memory and only one small M.2 PCIe slot
The processor (Ryzen 5 Pro 5675u) is not the best performer and is outclassed by the HP Elitebook 640 G9's Core i5 1235u in both Cinebench and Photoshop tests
The laptop has zero PWM usage, but this might be a drawback for some users
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Asus ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703

The ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX703 promises to deliver top-notch performance in a sleek and portable package. This 17-inch laptop boasts Intel's 11th gen Tiger Lake H45 platform, with an i9 processor, up to 32GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 laptop chip at 140 watts. With features like Dynamic Boost 2.0 and Advanced Optimus technology, this device is geared towards gamers who want a seamless experience without compromise on performance or display quality.

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3

The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 has refined its build quality with the use of aluminum alloy for the lid and a combination of glass fibers and plastic for the base. This results in a more rigid lid, weighing 1.25 kg and measuring just 17.3 mm thick. The laptop boasts an island-style keyboard, fingerprint reader, and touchpad, making it suitable for business users. Its display features excellent viewing angles, a high contrast ratio, and zero PWM usage, although its color gamut falls short of expectations.

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