ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3). 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 VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

basic processor performance

no backlit keyboard

low-resolution display

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

reasonable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm 32.4 cm x 22.07 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 990 g 1.64 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Star grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, Tru2Life Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 20.6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Education Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21E3)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington 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, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
SAR Value 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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