ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT). 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 ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and lightweight

powerful performance setup

touchscreen functionality

solid build quality

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

affordable price

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Celestial blue Graphite black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX250 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Bang & Olufsen Audio, Smart Amplification technology Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 12.6" touch display Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, sleeve, stand USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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