Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade build

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 2.74 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 3 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
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 Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 20 V 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Model Number - HX001W
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