Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)

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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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA). 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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

powerful intel processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 31.1 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.61 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Pine grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 3840 x 2400 (4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 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 Blue light reduction, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus, 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 - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.36 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
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 (UX5401FEA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad 2.0
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 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
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 2.0b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 1 (20U6) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 System password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS SGS Eye Care Display Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Model Number - KU106X
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