ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

solid performance

reasonable price

average display quality

heavier design

modest battery life

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.61 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Eclipse grey | Moonlight white Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 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 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45%
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores 8-core -
Cache L3 - 8 MB -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 2
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti -
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - 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 -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.36 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A -
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight 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 L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
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, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Model Number HE001T -
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