ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ). 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 TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

solid processor performance

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

basic graphics power

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.24 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Mecha grey Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 85° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Dual speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, mini LED backlit, ASUS Overstroke technology Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX507ZU4) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint - 233 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number LP040W -
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