ASUS F515JA (BR097T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS F515JA (BR097T) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4). 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.

ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F515JA (BR097T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution oled display

solid build quality

good battery life

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS F515JA (BR097T) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
89 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS F515JA (BR097T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Slate grey Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 Pro 6950H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon RX 6500M / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, e-camera shutter
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - Quectel EM05-G - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 135 Watt
INPUT ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D4)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, pen upgradable, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
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
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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