ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX). 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 ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact and lightweight

high refresh rate screen

strong gaming performance

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

can get quite hot

premium price tag

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

efficient thermal management

sharp full hd display

modern connectivity options

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited color accuracy

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
71 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.99 cm 31.2 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.65 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Grey Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 46.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 100 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0 (hidden)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
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)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 3 in 1 (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4+ IAP (21CX)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG X AW sleeve, ROG X AW cap, ROG X AW socks USB-C slim wall mount power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, AniMe Matrix lighting Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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
Model Number K2064R -
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