ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS). 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 ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

responsive touchpad

solid build quality

fast charging support

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

sharp 2560x1600 display

solid state drive storage

good battery life

competitive price point

average graphics performance

no HDMI port

limited color options

8GB RAM may limit

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
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84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.12 cm x 22.12 cm x 1.69 cm 29.7 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.23 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Pine grey Dual tone arctic grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 90 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 550 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate Anti-glare, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 6600U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology Harman-branded, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19.1 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 19.1 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Type Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0 Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, FHD+ (2160 x 1080) IPS-level display Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G4 ARB (21AS)
Included Accessories Stylus, USB-C power adapter USB-C slim wall mount power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
Repairability Index 6.8 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number KN232W -
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