Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA). 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 L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good enterprise security

solid processor performance

decent battery life

heavy chassis design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics capability

slower SSD speed

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful intel processor

fast ssd storage

high-quality build

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm 32.18 cm x 22.56 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.98 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Black Inkwell grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14.5" 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. - 120 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, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, VESA DisplayHDR 500, 89% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy 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 Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt, 20 V, 4.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes 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 L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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, RapidCharge 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 35 °C 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - M3099W
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