Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics capabilities

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced security features

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) and ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) vs. ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm 33.29 cm x 22.89 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 2.74 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Plastic
Colour Black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i3 N305
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots 3 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix 128 GB
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, LED indicator, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Model Number - 3Y
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