Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

average display quality

moderate graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited color options

ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

good connectivity options

mediocre display resolution

limited storage capacity

average processor performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
62 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm 36.03 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.64 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7520U / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by DTS; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home Plus in S mode
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland, Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 0.84 W/kg (body), 0.84 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified 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 - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - NJ649W
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