ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK). 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 E410MA (EK1214WS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

efficient battery life

compact form factor

includes office 365

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average processor performance

few connectivity options

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.84 cm 31.3 cm x 21.93 cm x 1.799 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.53 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Rose pink Graphite black
DISPLAY ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Single stream (1x1) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal (1 year subscription) Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JK)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Fanless Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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