Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful amd processor

high-speed ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

no ethernet port

limited upgradeability

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) vs. ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.75 cm x 22.44 cm x 1.681 cm 31.74 cm x 22.85 cm x 1.92 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.45 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Villi black Quiet blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, blue light reduction, Eye-Care Technology, Pantone Validated, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2 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 nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password System password, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
Repairability Index - 7.2 (out of 10)
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% -
Model Number - KM065W
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