ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) 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 Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful graphics performance

4K UHD main display

high-quality build

fast processor

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive

noisy under load.

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 Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) and Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.4 cm 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Celestial blue Graphite black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED - IPS 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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
RAM 32 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 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 Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 AMD Radeon Graphics
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 - Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Technology 8-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
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 (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
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 (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
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
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
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, carrying case, palm rest label USB-C power adapter
Security - 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 - 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 0.472 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 - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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