ASUS A516MA (BQ169) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1). 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.

ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

decent processor performance

includes usb-c port

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

adequate performance

reliable security features

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS A516MA (BQ169) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A516MA (BQ169) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material Plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.815 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, 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 System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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