Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS). 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 TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

solid gaming performance

durable build quality

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
71 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
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 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black Sandstorm
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
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 -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 85° viewing angle 3 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 780M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, far-field Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
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 TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (white)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617XS)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0 -
Carbon Footprint 233 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Model Number - N4036W
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