ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ). 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 T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

strong security features

lightweight design

mediocre display brightness

limited graphics performance

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.79 cm 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 45%
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
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
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Slots 2 x PCI Express 3.0 x4 / M.2 2280 (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 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S413JA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20UJ)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Model Number AM495T -
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