Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X). 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

lightweight and portable

sharp full HD display

solid state drive included

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average audio quality

standard RAM capacity

ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 82% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x Serial ATA (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, FIDO Certified -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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