Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM). 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.07 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 7.2 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Model Number - HN114W
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