ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6). 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 Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate screen

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

spacious storage options

heavyweight design

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

efficient thermal management

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.54 cm 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour - Deep black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, Adaptive-Sync technology, narrow-bezel design, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 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 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
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 A17 (FA707RW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707RW) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, EU REACH RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, 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 - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number HX027W -
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