Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU). 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 T590 (20N4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

solid performance

good security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

fast processing speeds

advanced cooling system

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 2 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide -
Colour Black Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores - 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Model Number - N3003W
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