Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

good security features

lightweight design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavy build

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)
85 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.88 cm x 22.58 cm x 1.61 cm 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm
Weight 1.27 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 21 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T0) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX506HM)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Repairability Index - 6.9 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number - HN004W
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