Choose Thinkpad P71 if you need:
- GPU Model at NVIDIA Quadro M620 (vs Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060)
- Storage Capacity at 256 GB (vs 128 GB)
- Display Size at 17.3 inch (vs 15.6 inch)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Thinkpad P71 vs ROG Strix GL502VM
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Thinkpad P71 and ROG Strix GL502VM within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Thinkpad P71 | ROG Strix GL502VM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Lenovo | ASUS |
| Product Family | ThinkPad | ROG |
| Model | Thinkpad P71 | ROG Strix GL502VM |
| Model Number | — | GL502VM |
| Launch Year | 2017 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Mainstream | Gaming |
| Color | — | Black |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz | Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz |
| Processor Generation | 7th Gen | 7th Gen |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 8 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Not Intel vPro eligible | Not Intel vPro eligible |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | NVIDIA Quadro M620 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 |
| GPU Architecture | NVIDIA Maxwell | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum External Displays | 4 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz | 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 64 GB | — |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 2400 MT/s | — |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | — |
| Memory Slots | 4 slots | — |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual | 2 |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Storage Form Factor | — | M.2 2280 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 2 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 4 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 2 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | Yes | Yes |
| RAID Support | RAID 0/1 | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC |
| Card Reader Standard | UHS-II | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 17.3 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | FHD |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | — | Yes |
| Display Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 800:1 | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | — | NVIDIA G-SYNC |
| Viewing Angle | 170 horizontal / 170 vertical degree | — |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 720p | 720p |
| Camera Features | Fixed focus | HD webcam |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 2 x speakers | — |
| Speaker Power | 2 x 2 W | — |
| Audio Technology | HD Audio | SonicMaster |
| Microphone Configuration | Dual-array microphone | — |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Spill-resistant | Chiclet keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 0 zones | 0 zones |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Spill-Resistant Keyboard | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Buttonless multi-touch clickpad | Multi-touch touchpad |
| Touchpad Material | Mylar surface | — |
| Pointing Stick | Yes | — |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 | — |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1 GbE | 1Gbps |
| WWAN | Optional | No |
| Cellular Standard | — | — |
| SIM Slot | Micro-SIM | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 4 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 5Gbps | USB 5Gbps |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort | USB 5Gbps |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 2 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 3 | — |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 1.4b | 2 |
| DisplayPort Output | Mini DisplayPort 1.2a, Thunderbolt 3 | Mini DisplayPort |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | — |
| Smart Card Reader | Optional | No |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Docking Connector | Yes | — |
| Internal PCIe Slots | M.2 storage, WLAN and optional WWAN slots | M.2 storage and WLAN slots only |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | — |
| Battery Cells | 8 cells | — |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Life | 14.25 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | MobileMark 2014 | — |
| Power Connector | Lenovo slim-tip | DC barrel |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 416 mm | — |
| Depth | 275.5 mm | — |
| Thickness | 34.2 mm | 23.5 mm |
| Weight | 3.4 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Chassis Material | Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic, Magnesium/Aluminum | — |
| Lid Material | Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic + PPS | — |
| Base Material | Magnesium/Aluminum | — |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 180 degree | — |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810G | — |
| IP Rating | No rated ingress protection | No rated ingress protection |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | dTPM 2.0 | — |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | No Intel vPro platform eligibility | No Intel vPro platform eligibility |
| Smart Card Support | Optional | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | — | ASUS BIOS recovery utility |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR 6.1 | — |
| EPEAT | Gold | — |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ROG Strix GL502VM if you need:
- GPU Model at Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (vs NVIDIA Quadro M620)
- Storage Capacity at 128 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Display Size at 15.6 inch (vs 17.3 inch)
What is the difference between Thinkpad P71 and ROG Strix GL502VM?
Thinkpad P71 and ROG Strix GL502VM share specifications such as Processor Model (Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz), Installed Memory (8 GB), Display Resolution (1920 x 1080), Launch Year (2017 year).
The main differences: GPU Model (Thinkpad P71: NVIDIA Quadro M620, ROG Strix GL502VM: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060); Storage Capacity (Thinkpad P71: 256 GB, ROG Strix GL502VM: 128 GB); Display Size (Thinkpad P71: 17.3 inch, ROG Strix GL502VM: 15.6 inch).
Thinkpad P71 may suit users who need its differing values, while ROG Strix GL502VM benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.