Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) vs. ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) and ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X). 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 X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) and ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) vs. ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 82% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice -
Audio Features 360° far-field microphones Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x Serial ATA (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) ASUS P1411CEA (EK0394X)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, certificate based BIOS authentication MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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