Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) vs. ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2)

Our Rating: 72 %

ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) and ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R). 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 L14 Gen 1 (20U2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

mediocre display quality

average CPU performance

limited graphics capability

heavier design

ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

sharp display resolution

ample connectivity options

competitive pricing

average battery life

modest graphics card

heavier design

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) and ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
71 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) vs. ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 35.8 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.71 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 1.71 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, leather
Colour Black Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features 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 - ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS B3500CEA (BN0035R)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 System password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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