Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI). 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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sturdy build quality

large display size

competitive price point

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

mediocre speaker quality

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm 39.5 cm x 26.4 cm x 2.54 cm
Weight 2.226 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Black Mecha grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
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 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
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 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
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 - NVIDIA G-SYNC, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
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, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, mini LED backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
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
LAN
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 Gen 2x2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
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 - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA707XI)
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, NVMe password MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Arc Flow Fans
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 - HX021W
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