ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50. 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 P50 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P50 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

expensive base model

limited aesthetic appeal

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.79 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Transparent silver -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45%
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 6MUXHQ
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM236 Express
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Slots Qty - 4
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA Quadro M1000M
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 170 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Slots 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x4 / M.2 2280 (1 free) 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included - Lenovo Solution Center, Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), SHAREit, Microsoft Office
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), 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, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number AM495T -
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