Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ). 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 (20TE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) 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

affordable price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution main display

ample connectivity options

effective cooling system

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

complex for casual users

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.97 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.67 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) -
Colour Black Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache 8 MB 64 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Raid 0 configuration, Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon 610M
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Six speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman audio technology Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
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 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PZ)
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 security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS System password, fingerprint-resistant coating, illuminated ROG logo, fast charging, ASUS Aura Sync technology, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans, AAS Plus 2.0 intake airflow
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Model Number - NM030W
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