Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive security features

solid processor performance

good battery life

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

noisy under load

ASUS X415FA (EB043T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X415FA (EB043T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) and ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) vs. ASUS X415FA (EB043T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre (bottom), polyphenylene sulfide (top), polyamide (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (keyboard cover), magnesium alloy (keyboard cover), Talc15 (keyboard cover) -
Colour Black Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 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 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XK) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
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 Firmware 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password -
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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 Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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