Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU). 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 ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive security features

good battery life

solid performance

heavier than competitors

modest display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

ample storage options

heavy build

average battery life

pricey

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 35.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 3.04 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 -
Colour Black Volt green
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (Full HD Plus)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 7 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13650HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 32 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 T14 Gen 2 (20XL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 4-Zone RGB backlight, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JU)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified -
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 - N3146W
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