ASUS K42JR-A1 14″ vs ThinkPad E14
Comparison summary
- ThinkPad E14 is clearly winner as well as a better price.
- For performance ASUS K42JR-A1 14″ has a lot better processor. E14 offers more memory.
- E14 has Windows 10 Pro, which is both better and safer than Windows 7 that is in K42JR-A1.
- E14 features a higher resolution screen (Full HD).
- For portability E14 is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
- E14 features a faster SSD, whereas K42JR-A1 uses a traditional HDD.
ASUS K42JR-A1 14″
ThinkPad E14
Compare specifications
| ASUS K42JR-A1 14″ | ThinkPad E14 |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i5 Series | Intel Core i5-10210U |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 4gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| - | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Screen size | |
| 14″ | 14″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| HD (1366 x 768 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) | 4.41 lbs (2 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 13.9 x 9.5 x 1.5 inches | 12.8 x 9.13 x 0.74 inches |
| (35.31 x 24.13 x 3.81 cm) | (32.51 x 23.19 x 1.88 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 7 | Windows 10 Pro |
| Hard drives | |
| 500gb HDD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| October 10, 2025 | August 16, 2020 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $876.16 | $843.36 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $876.16 | $843.36 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
ASUS K42JR-A1 14″
ThinkPad E14
Compare ASUS K42JR-A1 14″ / ThinkPad E14 vs other Intel i5 laptops:
ASUS K42JR-A1 14″ summary
ASUS K42JR-A1 is a Windows laptop released in 2025. It is quite bulky at 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg). Just HD resolution is not the best for the 14-inch monitor. It only offers 500gb HDD storage, which is worse than SSD.
ASUS K42JR-A1 14-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop (Dark Brown)
2.26GHz Intel Core i5-430M Processor
4GB of DDR3 1066MHz DRAM, 2 slots, 8GB Max
500GB Hard Drive (7200 RPM); Super Multi Optical Disk Drive; Wireless 802.11bgn
14-Inch 1366x768 LED HD Widescreen Display; 0.3MP Webcam; HDMI Port; ATI 5470 Graphics Engine with 1GB DDR3 Dedicated VRAM
Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Operating System; 6 Cell Battery
ASIN: B00352LQOE
ThinkPad E14 summary
ThinkPad E14 is a business laptop with Windows 10 Pro. It doesn't have the best Intel processor, though enough memory for its price. The laptop is quite heavy at 4.41 lbs (2 kg). Only Full HD resolution is not the best for the 14-inch IPS monitor. The 500gb SSD storage is less than average.
2020 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 14" FHD 1080p IPS Business Laptop (Intel 4-Core i5-10210U(Beat i7-8550u), 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD PCIe M.2 SSD) Type-C, Webcam, Windows 10 Pro + IST HDMI Cable
The Latest ThinkPad E-series E14, A Successor to E590, Features 14" Full HD (1920x1080) TN Anti-glare 220nits Display,Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 - Supports external digital monitor via HDMI or USB Type-C, Max external digital monitor resolution: 4K(3840x2160)
Intel 10th Gen Core i5-10210U with UHD 620 (4 cores 8 threads, base clock speed 1.6GHz, max turbo to 4.2GHz, 6MB L3 Cache)
16GB DDR4-2666MHz RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD
No Optical Drive, 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C (Power Delivery and DisplayPort), 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 (1 always on), 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI 1.4b, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x Audio Combo Jack
Windows 10 Professional 64-bit, Ideal for Student, Home, Professionals, Small Business, and School Education
ASIN: B08CXSG54W