ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

good battery life

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
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83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
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85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 3.04 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Eclipse grey Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 7 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 175° viewing angle, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13450HX AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 20 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4-Zone RGB backlight Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number N3106W -
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