ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA). 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 Go 12 (E210MA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

decent battery life

fanless design, quiet operation

comes with windows 11

limited storage capacity

mediocre display quality

low processing power

minimal connectivity options

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

average display quality

moderate graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.9 cm x 19.1 cm x 1.69 cm 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.05 kg 1.64 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Grey (bottom), transparent silver (top), dreamy white (LCD cover) | Black (bottom), black (top), peacock blue (LCD cover) | Rose gold | White (bottom), rose pink (LCD cover), rose pink (top) | Dreamy white | Peacock blue Black
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 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 Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, 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 Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 11.9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free) 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
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 Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, ICEsound, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
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
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.112 W/kg (body), 0.112 W/kg (limb) 0.84 W/kg (body), 0.84 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
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 GJ003TS -
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