ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

fast performance

good battery life

harman kardon speakers

limited port variety

no dedicated gpu

higher price segment

average webcam quality

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.36 cm x 22.06 cm x 1.69 cm 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Ponder blue Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 90 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, NanoEdge display, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 51.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3402ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Features ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint - 216 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number KN224W -
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