Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) and ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA). 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 T14 Gen 2 (20W1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

reliable performance

average display brightness

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited color options

ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust security features

efficient multitasking performance

long battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) and ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.79 cm 32.34 cm x 22.31 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 1.22 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1155G7 / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
RAM - 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 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 1 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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, self-healing BIOS ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, EU REACH
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% -
Model Number - KI0266X
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