ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3). 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 T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

strong security features

reliable performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Eclipse grey | Moonlight white Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - 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 45%
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 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 T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - 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 T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
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 Thunderbolt 3, 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 T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S3)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - RFID/NFC reader
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, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, FIPS 201, ISO 22196
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Model Number HE001T -
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