ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8). 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 ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful AMD processor

fast SSD storage

excellent battery life

high refresh rate display

limited port selection

no built-in webcam

gets quite hot

premium price tag

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

solid cpu performance

good keyboard feel

adequate port selection

competitive pricing

average display quality

modest battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Eclipse grey | Moonlight white Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 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 ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8822CE - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUS
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.7 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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 HE001T -
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