Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA). 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 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 VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

full hd display

ample connectivity options

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
70 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.79 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 -
Colour - Quiet blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores - 8-core
Cache - L3 - 8 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
RAM - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
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, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included - MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20W1) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter 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, self-healing BIOS System password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, 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 - BQ140W
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