Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0)
Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU). 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 X390 (20Q0) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

compact and portable

strong security features

impressive battery life

responsive keyboard

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful AMD processor

fast SSD storage

excellent battery life

high refresh rate display

limited port selection

no built-in webcam

gets quite hot

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.22 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Eclipse grey | Moonlight white
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features - Anti-glare, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores - 8-core
Cache - L3 - 8 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
RAM (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA G-SYNC, Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Wireless - Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Operating System (OS) - Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 (20Q0) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Model Number - HE001T
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