In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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Product Type | Notebook - 180-degree hinge design | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm | 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.94 cm |
Weight | 1.21 kg | 2.1 kg |
Case Material | Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) | - |
Colour | Thunder black | Eclipse grey |
DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 14" - IPS | 16" |
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Touchscreen | - | Yes |
LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | Mini LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) | 2560 x 1600 (QHD+) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 165 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | 1100 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
Features | Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, ICC template colour calibration | Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision |
PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
Number of Cores | 10-core | 8-core |
Cache | 12 MB | L3 - 16 MB |
Features | Integrated memory controller | - |
MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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Max RAM Supported | 40 GB | 64 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 | 1 | 0 |
STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M |
Max Monitors Supported | 3 external monitor(s) | - |
Video Memory | - | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | - | NVIDIA Optimus, MUX Switch |
Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 720p |
Camera Features | Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Human Presence Detection (software) | IR camera, Windows Hello |
Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, array microphone |
Codec | Realtek ALC3287 | - |
Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice | Dolby Atmos |
Audio Features | - | Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology |
COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 | - |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
Ethernet Controller | Intel I219-V | - |
Features | Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
WWAN |
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Generation | 4G upgradable | - |
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BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 39.3 Wh | 90 Wh |
AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 65 Watt | 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A |
INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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Type | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
Features | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls | Chiclet keyboard |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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Slots | - | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) |
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Interfaces | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Headphone/microphone combo jack 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI External PCI Express |
Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) |
SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English | Windows 11 Home |
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Software Included | Glance by Mirametrix | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) | ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) |
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Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter | Power adapter |
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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 nano security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 | System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology |
Compliant Standards | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified | - |
Repairability Index | - | 7.1 (out of 10) |
ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | - |
EPEAT Compliant | EPEAT Gold | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | 5 °C | - |
Humidity Range Operating | 8 - 95% | - |
Manufacturer Warranty | Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site Base warranty - battery - 1 year |
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Model Number | - | M5039W |