ASUS F412DK (EK054T) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS F412DK (EK054T) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF). 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.

ASUS F412DK (EK054T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F412DK (EK054T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

solid state drive included

decent processor performance

full hd display

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

plastic build quality

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

solid build quality

affordable price point

good battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

moderate graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS F412DK (EK054T) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS F412DK (EK054T) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS F412DK (EK054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Peacock blue, black (bottom) Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS F412DK (EK054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS F412DK (EK054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS F412DK (EK054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS F412DK (EK054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS F412DK (EK054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R540X / AMD Radeon Vega 8 AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS F412DK (EK054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS F412DK (EK054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS F412DK (EK054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS F412DK (EK054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS F412DK (EK054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS F412DK (EK054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS F412DK (EK054T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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