ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH). 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 SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

noisy under load

expensive price point

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

modest display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre hybrid (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Gun metal Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 4 RGB zones Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES006T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21HH)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, hard drive password Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - 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 - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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