Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate port selection

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) and ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) vs. ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.98 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 82% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.255 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x Serial ATA (1 free)
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 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X4) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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