Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) vs. ASUS X415FA (EB043T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) and ASUS X415FA (EB043T). 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 T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful professional graphics

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced cooling system

expandable memory options

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color accuracy

ASUS X415FA (EB043T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X415FA (EB043T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) and ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) vs. ASUS X415FA (EB043T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.87 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide -
Colour Black Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB -
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I225-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Slots 3 x M.2 Card (2 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS -
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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