Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) vs. ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) and ASUS X515MA (EJ869W). 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 14 G4 ABA (21DK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust aluminum design

efficient Ryzen processor

comfortable keyboard layout

affordable price point

solid state drive included

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

dim display brightness

limited graphics performance

ASUS X515MA (EJ869W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515MA (EJ869W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) and ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
82 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
55 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) vs. ASUS X515MA (EJ869W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour Dual tone mineral grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
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 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 4 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100 -240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
1 x Serial ATA (0 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G4 ABA (21DK) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, wired mouse, backpack
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
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 System password, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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 -
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