Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display brightness

limited graphics capability

noisy under load

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 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
81 % - 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 vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Eclipse grey | Moonlight white
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - TN 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Anti-glare, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8365U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X390 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
Camera Yes - 720p -
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 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X390 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 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 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
LAN (on supplied cable)
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 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X390 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories - Power adapter
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 - System password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - HE001T
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