Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB). 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.

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 Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

large 17-inch display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.89 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Bonfire black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 17.3"
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 Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 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 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
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 -
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
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 Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
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 Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TB) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, TUF sticker
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 System password
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 - 6.5 (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 - HX147W
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