ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7). 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 X543UA (DM1508T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

intuitive touchpad

adequate connectivity options

crisp audio output

average battery life

modest display resolution

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

good battery life

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

expensive base model

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.72 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.82 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre hybrid (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Star grey IMR with angle hairline Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 4417U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7540U / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 610 AMD Radeon 740M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Technology 3-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 86 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Type Mouse, keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Included Accessories Power adapter, carrying case, mouse USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, 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, ASUS IceCool design Administrator password, system password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - 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
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