ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2). 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 X515EA (BQ012T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

adequate performance level

reliable security features

mediocre display quality

heavyweight design

limited graphics power

average storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material Plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 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 X515EA (BQ012T) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics 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, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - Quectel EM120R-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.815 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
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 - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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