ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA). 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 TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

solid gaming performance

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

comfortable keyboard design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited display brightness

premium price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.226 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Eclipse grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 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 Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 68 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 135 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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 - 3 years - on-site
Model Number HN015T -
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