Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE). 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 ThinkPad E14 (20RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

solid processor performance

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

good battery life

premium build quality

limited port selection

no webcam included

can get quite hot

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 23.2 cm x 1.79 cm 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.73 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black Eclipse grey AniMe Matrix
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 (20RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401QE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.469 W/kg (body), 0.469 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - HZ053T
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