ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ). 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 M16 (GU604VY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, lightweight design

advanced cooling system

good connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient multitasking capabilities

solid build quality

affordable price point

modern minimalist design

good battery life

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
93 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.29 cm 31.35 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Off black Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - 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 60 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, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 92% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 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 Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
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 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 16 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 - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, 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: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.23 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 14.23 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
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 M16 (GU604VY) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), NVIDIA Studio drivers Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G6 ABP (21KJ)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, 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 - 1 year - pick-up and return
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