Choose ROG Zephyrus G14 if you need:
- Processor Model at AMD Ryzen 9 270 (vs Intel Core i7 8550U 1.8GHz)
- GPU Model at RTX 5070 (vs AMD Radeon RX 550)
- Installed Memory at 32 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Storage Capacity at 1024 GB (vs 256 GB)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare ROG Zephyrus G14 vs ThinkPad E580
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ROG Zephyrus G14 and ThinkPad E580 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ROG Zephyrus G14 | ThinkPad E580 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | ASUS | Lenovo |
| Product Family | ROG | ThinkPad |
| Model | ROG Zephyrus G14 | ThinkPad E580 |
| Model Number | GA403UP-QS005W | ThinkPad E580 |
| Part Number / SKU | 90NR0LV1-M001P0 | — |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2018 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Mainstream |
| Color | Eclipse Grey | — |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |
| Processor Family | AMD Ryzen 9 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | AMD Ryzen 9 270 | Intel Core i7 8550U 1.8GHz |
| Processor Generation | AMD Ryzen 200 Series | 8th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 8 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | — | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 16 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 4 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 4 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | 15 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 54 W | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | — |
| NPU Model | AMD XDNA | — |
| NPU Performance | 16 TOPS | — |
| Platform AI Performance | 39 TOPS | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| GPU Model | RTX 5070 | AMD Radeon RX 550 |
| GPU Architecture | Blackwell | — |
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 2 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| GPU TGP | 90 W | — |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1595 MHz | — |
| MUX Switch | Yes | — |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | — |
| Maximum External Displays | 4 displays | — |
| Maximum External Resolution | — | 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz via HDMI |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 7500 MT/s | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | Onboard | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | — |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | Dual |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 1024 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 | M.2 2280 + 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | — | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | microSD | microSD |
| Card Reader Standard | UHS-II | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 14 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | 3K | FHD |
| Display Technology | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | — |
| Display Brightness | — | 250 nits |
| DCI-P3 Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Color Accuracy | Pantone Validated Delta E | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 600:1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-reflective | Anti-glare |
| HDR Support | Yes | — |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | — |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | G-SYNC, Adaptive-Sync | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p | 720p |
| IR Camera | Yes | — |
| Windows Hello Face | Yes | — |
| Camera Features | 1080p FHD IR camera with Windows Hello | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | — | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | — | 2 x 2 W |
| Audio Technology | Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp, AI Noise Canceling | Dolby Advanced Audio |
| Microphone Configuration | — | Dual-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | Spill-resistant 6-row keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB | Yes | — |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 1 | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | — | ThinkPad Mylar touchpad |
| Touchpad Material | — | Mylar |
| Pointing Stick | — | Yes |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11be | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | Tri-band | Dual-band |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | 1 GbE |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1; 1x USB 2.0 |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, Power Delivery, G-SYNC | 1x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 / Power Delivery / DisplayPort |
| USB4 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 40 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.1 | 1.4b |
| DisplayPort Output | Yes | DisplayPort via USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | — | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1 x M.2 PCIe storage slot | 1x M.2 storage slot |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 73 Wh | 45 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-polymer |
| Battery Life | — | 13 hours |
| Battery Life Test Method | — | MobileMark 2014 |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Charge Level | 50 % | 80 % |
| Fast Charge Time | 30 min | 60 min |
| Power Adapter | 200 W | 65 W |
| Power Connector | DC-in | USB-C |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery Version | USB Power Delivery 3.0 | — |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 100 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 311 mm | 369 mm |
| Depth | 220 mm | 252 mm |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm | 19.95 mm |
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Chassis Material | — | Aluminum / PC-ABS |
| Lid Material | — | Aluminum |
| Base Material | — | PC/ABS |
| MIL-STD Testing | — | MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | — | dTPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | — | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | — | — |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | — |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | ENERGY STAR 6.1 |
| EPEAT | — | Gold |
| RoHS Compliance | — | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | Manufacturer warranty | Mail-in or depot limited warranty |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ThinkPad E580 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7 8550U 1.8GHz (vs AMD Ryzen 9 270)
- GPU Model at AMD Radeon RX 550 (vs RTX 5070)
- Installed Memory at 8 GB (vs 32 GB)
- Storage Capacity at 256 GB (vs 1024 GB)
What is the difference between ROG Zephyrus G14 and ThinkPad E580?
ROG Zephyrus G14 and ThinkPad E580 share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), CPU Architecture (x86-64), Graphics Type (Discrete).
The main differences: Processor Model (ROG Zephyrus G14: AMD Ryzen 9 270, ThinkPad E580: Intel Core i7 8550U 1.8GHz); GPU Model (ROG Zephyrus G14: RTX 5070, ThinkPad E580: AMD Radeon RX 550); Installed Memory (ROG Zephyrus G14: 32 GB, ThinkPad E580: 8 GB); Storage Capacity (ROG Zephyrus G14: 1024 GB, ThinkPad E580: 256 GB).
ROG Zephyrus G14 may suit users who need its differing values, while ThinkPad E580 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.