ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5). 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 Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

good battery life

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.84 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Rose pink Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 175° viewing angle, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
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, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal (1 year subscription) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E410MA (EK1214WS) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Fanless Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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