Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

powerful processor options

good security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

noisy under load

expensive base model

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade construction

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 T14 Gen 3 (21CG) and ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.21 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black Jaeger grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Kioxia 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 39.3 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
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, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4/DisplayPort
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21CG) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA507NU)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS, 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% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - LP002W
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