Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)

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

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) and ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA). 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 (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 ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

extremely lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

fast ssd storage

advanced connectivity options

premium price tag

no dedicated gpu

limited color accuracy

smaller display size

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) and ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
71 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
87 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 32 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 1.01 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Magnesium-aluminum alloy, magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour Black Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Wide-View (IPS)
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)
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 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
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 ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U2) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9400CEA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, Micro HDMI to LAN 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 nano 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, hard drive password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Repairability Index - 7.1 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - KC0182X
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