ASUS X1404VA-I712512
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS X1404VA-I712512
The ASUS Vivobook 14 receives mixed feedback, with many praising its excellent price-to-performance ratio, powerful i7 processor, and lightweight design. However, significant complaints center on the poor display quality with narrow viewing angles, lack of a backlit keyboard, and the plasticky build feeling. Overall, it is seen as a good budget-to-midrange laptop for basic tasks and heavy multitasking, but users are disappointed with the screen and some design choices.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Powerful Intel Core i7 processor
- Lightweight and portable design
- Good for basic multitasking and productivity
- Integrated number pad on trackpad
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
The Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 is widely praised for its solid build, fast performance, and excellent keyboard, making it a popular choice for work and everyday use. However, a few users reported issues with slow startup, Bluetooth connectivity, and defects like broken screens or stuck pixels out of the box. Overall, it delivers good value for the price, especially for professional tasks, but some wish for more RAM and better quality control.
Pros
- Solid build quality
- Fast performance
- Excellent keyboard
- Good battery life
- Touch screen option
Cons
- Slow startup and occasional lag
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Screen defects like dead pixels or cracks
- Keyboard freezes on boot
- Trackpoint drifting
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS X1404VA-I712512 | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | — | Intel Core 7 240H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| Frequency | 1.7 GHz | 4.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Integrated Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.40 kg | 1.34 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 48 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS X1404VA-I712512
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong portability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average ram (24th percentile)
- Below average gpu (31st percentile)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 14" Gen 7 Eclipse Black 2024
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ram (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong portability (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 30 specs.