Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY). 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 T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

solid processor performance

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

basic graphics power

premium price tag

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution main display

ample storage options

advanced cooling system

high price point

bulkier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.97 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 2.67 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology - Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 85° viewing angle Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 16-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 64 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Six speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, far-field Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, palm rest
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, Active Aerodynamic System Plus (AAS Plus), Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0 TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
Carbon Footprint 233 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Model Number - NM010W
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