ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW). 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 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 T16 Gen 1 (21BW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) 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

reliable performance

heavy design

average display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Eclipse grey Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 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
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 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
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
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 T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete 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 System password Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, 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%
Model Number HN015T -
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