Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA). 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 L14 Gen 1 (20U1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

noisy under load

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 ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) 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 ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy 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 ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) 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 ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
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 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U1) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, self-healing BIOS ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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Model Number - BN290W
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