ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)

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Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5). 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.

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ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.12 cm x 22.11 cm x 1.59 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Aluminium alloy, carbon fibre hybrid
Colour Zero-G Titanium Black weave
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 90 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 550 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% Adobe RGB
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, 92% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel WM590
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Controller - Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A 170 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0 Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401ZAS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) and firmware (TPM), fingerprint reader Discrete 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 ASUS IceCool design, ErgoLift Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS
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 - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Model Number KN110W -
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