ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)

Our Rating: 82 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1). 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 (GA401IVC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

lightweight and portable

fast SSD storage

high-resolution display

effective cooling system

expensive price point

no webcam included

limited port selection

average battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

solid performance

average display brightness

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.99 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.53 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 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, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 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 (GA401IVC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
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 NVIDIA Optimus, 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 Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
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 (GA401IVC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
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 (GA401IVC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
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 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IVC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 (20S1)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB 3.0 drive for co-branding USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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 System password 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 HA275T -
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