Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

affordable price

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful processor performance

sleek, lightweight design

high-speed connectivity options

innovative cooling system

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated numeric keypad.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
88 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm 32.18 cm x 22.33 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminum
Colour Graphite black Tech black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare Glossy, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec Synaptic CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JT) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404VI)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Pro
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
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 - response time: next business day
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Model Number - P1056W
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