ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS A509JA (EJ079T)
ASUS A509JA (EJ079T)

Our Rating: 72 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0). 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.

ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

solid build quality

responsive touchpad

crisp full hd display

adequate connectivity options

competitive pricing

average battery life

modest graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

limited upgradeability

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate security features

average display brightness

modest graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
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 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45%
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
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 (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes 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 (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
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
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
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 (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S0)
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
Theft/Intrusion Protection - 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
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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