Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX). 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.

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 ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, portable design

excellent thermal management

robust connectivity options

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.49 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman audio technology Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
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
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZX)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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, ErgoLift
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 -
Model Number - K8001W
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