ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH). 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 ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

good security features

efficient thermal management

average display brightness

modest onboard graphics

higher price point

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
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 31.77 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.21 kg
Case Material Aluminum Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Pine grey Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 14" - 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, ICC template colour calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Human Presence Detection (software)
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 39.3 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
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 ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
Type Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0 Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, FHD+ (2160 x 1080) IPS-level display Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
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 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5400EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 (21AH)
Included Accessories Stylus, USB-C 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, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Repairability Index 6.8 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number KN232W -
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