When deciding between the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, consider the tradeoffs of each. The ASUS typically offers a sleeker design and a superior display, which is great for media consumption and creative work, but this comes at a higher cost. The ThinkPad T14, on the other hand, might not have the same level of display quality but is known for its durability and keyboard comfort, making it a favorite for business users and writers. It's usually more budget-friendly and offers ample performance for general productivity tasks. If you often work on the go, the ThinkPad is known for good battery life and robust build quality. Meanwhile, if your work involves graphics or video, and you appreciate a vibrant display and can stretch your budget, the Zenbook could be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad T14
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its high-quality CPU and RAM, ensures smooth multitasking and is easy to carry around, but the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a balance of a robust CPU, ample RAM, and excellent battery life for extended use, making it highly suitable for general tasks on the go. While the Zenbook boasts a superior screen for visual clarity, the ThinkPad is renowned for its durable build, comfortable keyboard, and overall reliability.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.4/10
8.3/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X stands out for general use and engineering tasks with its high-resolution display that provides crisp visuals and vibrant colors, essential for detailed work and color accuracy needed in engineering and design. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion from higher refresh rates is crucial. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 offers a balanced screen quality suitable for general tasks and engineering with respectable color coverage and brightness, but just like the Zenbook, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to its ordinary refresh rate.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 has 9 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Cost
$777
$1,241
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a price of $777 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its higher GPU capabilities and refresh rate, provides a smoother and more visually engaging gaming experience, whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while having a less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, compensates with a robust CPU and high screen quality, making it suitable for less demanding games and ensuring crisp image clarity for everyday tasks. Both laptops handle gaming and 3D applications competently, but the Zenbook 14X pulls ahead for more graphics-intensive activities, whereas the ThinkPad T14 offers reliability and visual fidelity for general use and professional scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.0/10
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X boasts a high-quality screen, powerful CPU, and dedicated GPU, making it suitable for demanding engineering tasks and design work that requires graphics performance; however, its heavier build affects portability. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while offering a robust CPU and ample RAM for efficient multitasking and engineering software, emphasizes comfort and mobility with its renowned keyboard quality and more portable design, but has less emphasis on screen quality and graphics compared to the Zenbook.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad T14 to have very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Zenbook 14X and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 compare to other laptops
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
"We like a lot about this laptop. It has many ports, with the inclusion of RJ45-Ethernet as a defining feature. WWAN is upgradable for maximum flexibility and the ThinkPad has many security functions. Working with the ThinkPad input devices is a lot of fun, and Lenovo puts in a serviceable Low Power panel. The AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7840U delivers a great performance and does not drain the battery fast. Fan noise and temperatures are nothing special, but also far away from bad. With the user replaceable keyboard, the ThinkPad T14 Gen 4 has a special feature rarely present on most modern laptops."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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