Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

versatile connectivity options

mediocre display resolution

heavier design

limited graphics power

higher price point

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

vibrant display quality

fast processing speeds

solid build quality

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm 31.36 cm x 22.06 cm x 1.69 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 41 cm x 28.4 cm x 7.5 cm / 3.67 g
Weight 1.39 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Aluminum
Colour Thunder black Ponder blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5675U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
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; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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Model Number - KN114W
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