Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY). 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 X13 Gen 1 (20UF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, lightweight design

advanced cooling system

good connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
93 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 35.5 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Off black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 92% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
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 X13 Gen 1 (20UF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, self-healing BIOS ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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