ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ). 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 VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight build

solid performance

fast ssd storage

average display quality

limited port selection

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good battery life

ample connectivity options

relatively heavy

average display brightness

costly base model

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.49 cm x 21.35 cm x 1.625 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.21 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Indie black Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - Quectel EM05-G - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 39.3 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Fingerprint reader -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, GOST-R, iDA, ErP 2013 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number EK007T -
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