Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) vs. ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) and ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE). 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 L13 Gen 2 (21AB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

compact and portable

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price segment

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

lightweight and portable

high refresh rate screen

solid build quality

efficient cooling system

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam

mediocre speaker quality.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) and ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) vs. ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.07 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD 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, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.492 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
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 L13 Gen 2 (21AB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (21AB) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZE)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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 -
Repairability Index - 7.1 (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% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - HN046W
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