Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) vs. ASUS A516MA (BQ169)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) and ASUS A516MA (BQ169). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

sharp 13.3" display

solid build quality

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

higher price segment

ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

decent processor performance

includes usb-c port

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) and ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) vs. ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.49 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour Mineral grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 605
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman audio technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English No operating system
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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