ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution main display

ample storage options

advanced cooling system

high price point

bulkier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

compact and portable

average display brightness

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
86 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.97 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.723 cm
Weight 2.67 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Off black Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology Mini LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 1100 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000 Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 16-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 64 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
RAM 32 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features 30 frames per second Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Six speakers, 3-microphone array Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 46 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display, 1.7mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest 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 System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, Active Aerodynamic System Plus (AAS Plus), Arc Flow Fans 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 - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number NM010W -
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