Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)

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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD)
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU). 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

good security features

adequate performance

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

fast processing speeds

advanced cooling system

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Dual tone mineral grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 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 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
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 M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.16 W/kg (body), 0.16 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - N3003W
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