ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
40Performance46.1
29.8Display35.1
66.7Battery52
82Portability71.9
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) wins this laptop face-off, 50.9 to 49.3, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and portability (+10). Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 52
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 72
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 24% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 19.7 mm
- 17% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 64 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger performance score: 46 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 35 vs 30
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,894 vs 2,552
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED touchscreen (100% DCI-P3, VESA HDR True Black 500) | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,552Bottom 37% | 2,894+13%Top 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,279Bottom 21% | 11,979+6%Bottom 26% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+17% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.28 kg+9% | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm+24% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | All-metal chassis (MIL-STD-810H tested) | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD IR camera with privacy shutter | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | Windows Hello IR face recognition | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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