Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV). 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 3 (21CF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good battery life

impressive security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

expensive base model

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

efficient multitasking capabilities

above-average price

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 2 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Colour Gamut, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 660M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, 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 Voice Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 21.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
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
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - French Windows 11 Home
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, certificate based BIOS authentication ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number - N3009W
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