Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)

Our Rating: 82 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA). 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 T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

higher price point

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

powerful intel processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 31.1 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Pine grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Privacy Technology ThinkPad Privacy Guard -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Blue light reduction, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Toshiba 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 21 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
HDMI 2.0b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader 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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS SGS Eye Care Display Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Model Number - KU106X
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