ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6). 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 VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

lightweight design

average display resolution

limited graphics power

modest storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

decent performance levels

affordable price point

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.79 cm 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.64 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminum
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)
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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache - L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)
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 S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)
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 - Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
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 S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)
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 R8111GUS
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)
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 S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)
Slots 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x4 / M.2 2280 (1 free) 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20T6)
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, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.84 W/kg (body), 0.84 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - 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 AM495T -
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