Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI). 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 L14 Gen 2 (20X2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

adequate performance level

reliable security features

mediocre display quality

heavyweight design

limited graphics power

average storage capacity

ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

vivid 4k display

compact premium design

innovative screenpad feature

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 35.4 cm x 23.3 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Black Pine grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 440 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller Quectel EM120R-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 96 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.815 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, FHD+ (2160 x 1080) IPS-level display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (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)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, sleeve
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified MIL-STD 810G
Repairability Index - 6.1 (out of 10)
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% -
Model Number - H2196T
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