Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF). 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 T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

strong security features

lightweight design

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics performance

higher price point

noisy under load

ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

powerful processor performance

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
70 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZF)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Model Number - N1009W
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