ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5). 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 (GU603HR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

versatile connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

solid security features

good battery life

reasonable price point

average display quality

moderate CPU performance

heavier design

limited graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
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
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, four woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
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 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.3 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Input AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Type Mouse, 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 (GU603HR) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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 2.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 2.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X5)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, ASUS ROG backpack, ASUS ROG Impact Gaming Mouse USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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, 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 - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number K8055T -
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