Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Lenovo ThinkPad X230

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU). 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.

ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

superb oled display

powerful performance setup

premium build quality

advanced connectivity options

higher price point

moderate battery life

heavier than competitors

complex for some users

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
88 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 20.65 cm x 2.66 cm 32.25 cm x 22.47 cm x 1.96 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy -
Colour - Tech black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Premium Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, Dolby Vision, 0.2 ms response rate, 93% screen-to-body ratio, VESA DisplayHDR
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology, ASUS AiSense Camera
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, 4-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 4096 pressure levels, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense, 12.7" (2880x864) IPS-level touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options ThinkLight -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, compatible with stylus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard, AAS Ultra mechanism
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number - P1026W
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