When choosing between the ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14, consider the ASUS for its generally lower price and vibrant OLED display, which is excellent for media consumption and creative work. However, the ThinkPad T14 tends to have a sturdier build, better keyboard, and is popular among business professionals for its durability and enterprise features. If portability and striking visuals are priorities, the ZenBook may suit you well, but if you require a robust laptop with a strong emphasis on typing experience and professional use, the higher investment in the ThinkPad could be justified. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with its high-quality screen, offers vivid visuals ideal for content consumption and creative tasks, but its battery life may be shorter due to the OLED display consuming more power. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 provides robust performance for a variety of tasks, enhanced by its longer battery life and sturdy build, making it a reliable choice for those who prioritize endurance and keyboard quality for prolonged work sessions.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5/10
8.3/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 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 OLED 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
8.6/10
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
If you prioritize a vibrant display with high resolution for productivity and creativity tasks, the ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED offers an excellent panel with superior brightness and color range, making details pop for tasks like photo editing and design. For general office work, browsing, and watching videos, both the ZenBook's OLED and the ThinkPad T14's LCD provide clear and bright images, but the ZenBook's OLED panel may offer deeper blacks and more vivid colors. However, for gaming or 3D purposes, the lower refresh rates on both laptops may not deliver as smooth an experience as models designed specifically for high-frame-rate gaming, so these may not be the best fit if that's a primary activity.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
$575
$1,241
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 costs $1,241.
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a high-quality screen and a decent GPU, which provides a fair gaming and 3D experience, but may not handle the most demanding games and software smoothly. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, while having a solid CPU and a good screen, has a GPU that is less capable for intensive gaming and 3D tasks, but will still manage less demanding applications well.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
8.0 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 OLED is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a vibrant and detailed display which is beneficial for design, along with strong graphics performance for engineering tasks; however, it may sacrifice some portability. The Lenovo ThinkPad T14, on the other hand, provides robust processing power and memory capacity essential for engineering software, and it is recognized for having an excellent keyboard and being more portable, but its screen and speakers may not match the quality found in the ASUS.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 OLED 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 OLED and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 compare to other laptops
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
"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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