ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG). 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 ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

advanced cooling system

robust build quality

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 32.75 cm x 22.44 cm x 1.681 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Villi black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Two tweeters, four woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8852AE
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19.4 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
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%
Model Number KR022T -
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