Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC). 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 X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display quality

powerful intel processor

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

powerful intel processor

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.33 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.48 cm 32.18 cm x 22.56 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 991.5 g 1.56 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom) Aluminum
Colour Black weave Inkwell grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1350 (2K) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 450 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Add-on Film Touch Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, Pantone Validated, VESA DisplayHDR 500, 89% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 14-core
Cache 18 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 4800 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, four microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 49.5 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E9) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Included Accessories Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, USB-C slim power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 95% RH
Model Number - M3130W
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