Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA). 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 E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

solid cpu performance

good keyboard feel

adequate port selection

competitive pricing

average display quality

modest battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

powerful intel processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 31.1 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Pine grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Blue light reduction, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
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), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUS -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.0b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 SGS Eye Care Display Certification
SAR Value 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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 - KU106X
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