Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA). 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 (20U6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

solid performance

reasonable price

average display quality

heavier design

modest battery life

limited graphics power

ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

large 16-inch display

comfortable keyboard layout

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Plastic
Colour Black Indie black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
RAM 0 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.36 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
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, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
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
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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, MIL-STD-810G tested ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus, AMD Ryzen AI
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), ISO 21702
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - MB131W
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