Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

strong processor performance

good security features

high price point

average display brightness

no dedicated GPU

limited color options

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality qhd display

innovative cooling system

lightweight and portable

expensive price point

limited battery life

average webcam quality

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.66 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.21 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top) -
Colour Thunder black Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
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, Eyesafe technology 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 T14s Gen 3 (21BR) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
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
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
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 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 Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
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)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Input AC 100-240 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 3 (21BR) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
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 T14s Gen 3 (21BR) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
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
Software Included Intel Connectivity Performance Suite -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BR) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
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 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 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
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number - M5039W
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