ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) 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 ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful graphics performance

high-resolution main display

fast storage solutions

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

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 ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.4 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.82 kg
Case Material Aluminum Carbon fibre hybrid (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Celestial blue Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 97% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, 178° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7540U / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon 740M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 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 - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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 ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 86 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Type Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001R) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 2 (21K7)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter 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 nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - 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
SAR Value 0.472 W/kg (body), 0.472 W/kg (limb) -
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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