ASUS A509JA (BQ667) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
ASUS A509JA (BQ667)

Our Rating: 72 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)

Our Rating: 82 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS A509JA (BQ667) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A509JA (BQ667) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

adequate performance

decent battery life

average display resolution

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) 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

reliable performance

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS A509JA (BQ667) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A509JA (BQ667) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Plastic Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72%
Privacy Technology - ThinkPad Privacy Guard
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 1065G7 / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 21 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
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 System password, hard drive password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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