Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) 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

lightweight design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable build quality

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Sandstorm
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
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
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UH) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader -
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-810G tested MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Model Number - N4036W
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