Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)

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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD)
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA). 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

good security features

adequate performance

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast SSD storage

vivid display colors

decent processor speed

average battery life

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, plastic
Colour Dual tone mineral grey Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 0.16 W/kg (body), 0.16 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - BN290W
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