ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
33.8Performancespec-basedchip35.7
32.4chipGraphicschip41.1
23.3Displayspec-based26.5
33.3Batteryspec-based30.7
84.7Portabilityspec-based71.9
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA)1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) scores 39.2 against 39.1 for Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA)
- 21% lower weight: 1.1 kg vs 1.4 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 19.7 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
- Stronger graphics score: 41 vs 32
- 33% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 300 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (100% DCI-P3, non-touch) | IPS (anti-glare, in-cell touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | Intel Core 7 350 |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 2 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (1x SO-DIMM, single-channel) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,079Bottom 2% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,391Bottom 12% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh+4% | 48 Wh |
| Charging | 68 W+5% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.1 kg+21% | 1.4 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+14% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | — | Aluminum top, aluminum or PC-ABS bottom (varies by configuration) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort and power delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | FHD 1080p with IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Arm) | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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