ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7). 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 ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

rgb keyboard lighting

heavyweight design

short battery life

premium price tag

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate connectivity options

mediocre display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 3.04 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.77 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Eclipse grey Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 7 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 36 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology, Cortana Far-Field Technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.9mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight, ASUS Overstroke technology Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Slots 2 x PCI Express 4.0 (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), NVIDIA Studio drivers -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JI) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 4 (21H7)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Cortana support, 0dB Ambient Cooling Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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