Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)

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

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC). 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 (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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

powerful intel processor

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 32.18 cm x 22.56 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Black Inkwell grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, Pantone Validated, VESA DisplayHDR 500, 89% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores - 14-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.36 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
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 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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, compatible with stylus, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Model Number - M3130W
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