Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

affordable price

average display quality

modest graphics power

limited port selection

heavier design

ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact, sleek design

high performance levels

solid build quality

good connectivity options

premium price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm 32.18 cm x 22.33 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminum
Colour Graphite black Tech black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology Glossy, Pantone calibrated, Dolby Vision, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology, ASUS AiSense Camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Synaptic CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
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 2.1 (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD 4.0 card reader)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VV)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Pro, ASUS DialPad
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
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 - P4047W
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