ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ). 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 Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

compact lightweight design

high-resolution display

efficient cooling system

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

high price point

average speaker quality

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

solid processor performance

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

basic graphics power

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.05 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.72 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Moonlight white | Eclipse grey Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 91% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 85° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.75 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon 680M AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Four speakers, 3-microphone array Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice, far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
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 - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technology Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB4/DisplayPort 1.4 (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), GameVisual, Scenario Profiles -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ)
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 with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, vapor chamber cooling system, ErgoLift, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, anti-dust 2.0 cooling system, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling 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, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint - 233 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number N2031W -
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