Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
88 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm 32.25 cm x 22.47 cm x 1.96 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) Tech black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio 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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR IR camera, Windows Hello, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology, ASUS AiSense Camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, 4-microphone array
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad Chiclet keyboard, 4096 pressure levels, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense, 12.7" (2880x864) IPS-level touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
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 - Yes (microSD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, compatible with stylus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard, AAS Ultra mechanism
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
Carbon Footprint 216 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 95% RH
Model Number - P1026W
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