ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG). 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 (X413JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

fast ssd storage

decent processor performance

good connectivity options

average display quality

limited graphics performance

moderate battery life

plastic build quality

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

solid keyboard experience

good battery life

adequate performance level

competitive pricing

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.91 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Bespoke black Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - 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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 24 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 (X413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUS
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EB249T -
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