Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY). 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 T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

reliable performance

average display brightness

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited color options

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) 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 storage options

advanced cooling system

high price point

bulkier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.79 cm 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.97 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 2.67 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 -
Colour - Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores - 16-core
Cache - L3 - 64 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
RAM - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - 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 - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
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 T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
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)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, palm rest
Security - 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, self-healing BIOS System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, Active Aerodynamic System Plus (AAS Plus), Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Model Number - NM010W
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