Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY). 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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

sustainable materials used

compact and lightweight

higher price point

no HDMI port

limited upgradeability

average battery life

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact lightweight design

high-resolution display

efficient cooling system

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

higher price point

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.94 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm 31.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 1.72 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Power, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 91% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 660M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 780M
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, e-camera shutter IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Four speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 22.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, haptic feedback, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB4/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, pen upgradable, certificate based BIOS authentication Administrator password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, 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 Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - NC005W
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