Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) vs. ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) and ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR). 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 E14 Gen 2 (20TB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

reliable performance

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, durable design

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

good value for money

average battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) and ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) vs. ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.89 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.07 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 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 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.84 W/kg (body), 0.84 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
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 - HN013W
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