Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA). 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 T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful professional graphics

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced cooling system

expandable memory options

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color accuracy

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

responsive touchpad

solid build quality

fast charging support

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm 31.12 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.87 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Aluminum
Colour Black Pine grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Glossy, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 4 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I225-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, FHD+ (2160 x 1080) IPS-level display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Slots 3 x M.2 Card (2 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS System password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Repairability Index - 6.8 (out of 10)
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 - 3 years - on-site
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Model Number - KN232W
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