ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ). 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.

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

fast ssd storage

decent processor performance

vivid display quality

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

basic audio output

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful processor options

good battery life

ample connectivity options

relatively heavy

average display brightness

costly base model

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.91 cm 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.21 kg
Case Material Plastic Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Bespoke black Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is 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
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - Quectel EM05-G - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 39.3 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone output
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AJ)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, 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%
Model Number EK081T -
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