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 ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 3.3k display

compact, lightweight design

fast intel core performance

impressive battery life

innovative numberpad touchpad

limited port selection

high price point

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) and ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) vs. ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm 30.6 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 2.74 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Jade black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.9" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3300 x 2200
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 133% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut Glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
Empty Slots 3 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy 3D camera, Windows Hello, IR/RGB camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
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 ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 67 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 20 V 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
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
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R)
Included Accessories Power adapter Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection 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
Compliant Standards RoHS TÜV Rheinland Certified Eye-Care
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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