ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN). 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 Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable build quality

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

affordable price

average display quality

modest graphics power

limited port selection

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Sandstorm Graphite black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" - IPS
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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 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 - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features AMD Smart Shift Technology Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
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 TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
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 2.1 (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN)
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, 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 - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number N4036W -
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