ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2). 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 (GA401IV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact and lightweight

fast display refresh rate

excellent audio quality

robust build quality

limited port selection

no webcam included

can get quite hot

premium price point

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

average CPU performance

limited graphics capability

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
71 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.99 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.61 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Eclipse grey AniMe Matrix | Moonlight white AniMe Matrix Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
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, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 64 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 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
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 (GA401IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Four speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.3 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
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 (GA401IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, header label USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Model Number HE122T -
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