Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI). 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 T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

comfortable keyboard design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited display brightness

premium price point

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

lightweight and portable

high refresh rate display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

high price point

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm 31.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 2.226 kg 1.72 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Black Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 91% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / AMD Radeon 780M
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB4/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XI)
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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display
Compliant Standards RoHS, 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 Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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Model Number - N2020W
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