Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

efficient thermal management

average display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price segment

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact and lightweight

fast display refresh rate

excellent audio quality

robust build quality

limited port selection

no webcam included

can get quite hot

premium price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.28 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Eclipse grey AniMe Matrix | Moonlight white AniMe Matrix
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 3500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)
RAM 8 GB (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 X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards DASH -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 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 X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X395 (20NM) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IV)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2 Power adapter, header label
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader -
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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Model Number - HE122T
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