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| ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 Intel (2026) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics / AMD Radeon Graphics / Qualcomm Adreno |
| Memory Bandwidth | DDR5-5600 SODIMM | — |
| Neural Engine | Intel AI Boost NPU, up to 50 TOPS on Core Ultra models (lower on Core 3/5/7 Wildcat Lake models) | Intel NPU up to 50 TOPS; AMD XDNA up to 50 TOPS; Qualcomm Hexagon up to 45 TOPS |
| Processor | Intel Core 5 320 (6 cores/6 threads, up to 4.6 GHz) base; Wildcat Lake options Core 3 304 to Core 7 360 (up to 4.8 GHz); Panther Lake options Core Ultra 5 322/325/335/336H and Core Ultra 7 355/356H/365 (up to 16 cores, 4.8 GHz) | Intel: Core Ultra 9 386H (16 cores, up to 4.9 GHz), Core Ultra 7 355 (8 cores, up to 4.7 GHz), Core Ultra 5 325 (8 cores, up to 4.5 GHz); AMD: Ryzen AI 7 345 (6 cores/12 threads, up to 4.6 GHz), Ryzen AI 5 330 (4 cores/8 threads, up to 4.5 GHz); Qualcomm: Snapdragon X X1-26-100 (8 cores, up to 2.97 GHz); AMD: Ryzen AI 9 465 (UX3480GA) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | June 2026 | 2026-09 (international rollout) |
| Status | Available | Available |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits (WUXGA) / 500 nits (2.8K) | 3K: 1100 nits (HDR peak), 500 nits; FHD: 300 nits |
| Color | 45% NTSC (WUXGA) / 100% sRGB (2.8K) | 100% DCI-P3 (OLED panels) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz (WUXGA) / 120 Hz VRR (2.8K) | 120Hz (3K), 60Hz (FHD) |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) or 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) | 2880 x 1800 (3K) or 1920 x 1200 (FHD/WUXGA) |
| Size | 14-inch | 14 inches |
| Type | IPS (non-touch or in-cell touch), anti-glare | OLED, 100% DCI-P3, 16:10, touch or non-touch (stylus support on select models) |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Environmental | — | REACH, RoHS |
| Launch Price | — | €1,199 (UX3480KA (AMD), starting) — Europe; €1,499 (UX3480KA (AMD), higher config) — Europe; £1,399 (UX3480KA (AMD)) — UK; AED 5,299 (UX3480KA (AMD), 24GB RAM) — UAE |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,399.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | — | UX3480AA (Intel Core Ultra Series 3), UX3480KA (AMD Ryzen AI 300), UX3480GA (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465), UX3480QA (Snapdragon X) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,959,000 | ₦1,906,400 – ₦2,383,400 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Intel Core 5 320 (Wildcat Lake) with Intel Graphics; Panther Lake options up to Core Ultra 7 356H | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 / AMD Ryzen AI 300 / AMD Ryzen AI 400 / Qualcomm Snapdragon X; Graphics: Intel Graphics / AMD Radeon Graphics / Qualcomm Adreno |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo | ASUS |
| Model | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 Intel (2026) | ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Pro (Ubuntu or Fedora Linux optional) | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Black, Grey | Intel/Snapdragon: Zabriskie Beige, Komodo Coral, Arctic Blue; AMD: Zabriskie Beige, Rose Pink, Arctic Blue |
| Dimensions | — | 311.2 x 215.8 x 13.9-16.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminium top cover; aluminium or PC-ABS bottom | Ceraluminum finish, MIL-STD 810H |
| Weight | From 1.34 kg (Panther Lake) / 1.40 kg (Wildcat Lake) | 1.10 kg, 1.20 kg or 1.30 kg (depending on config) |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| Configurations | — | Intel/AMD: 16GB or 24GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD; Snapdragon: 8GB or 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5-5600 (up to 32 GB on Wildcat Lake single SODIMM; up to 64 GB on Panther Lake two SODIMMs) | 8GB (Snapdragon only), 16GB or 24GB LPDDR5X onboard |
| Storage | 256 GB to 1 TB SSD (Panther Lake has a second M.2 slot, up to 2 TB total) | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB |
| Storage Type | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (plus M.2 2280 slot on Panther Lake) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, 1x USB-A 10 Gbps (Always On), 1x USB-A 5 Gbps, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1x 3.5 mm combo jack; Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 or Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3/5.4 | Intel: 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; AMD: 1x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; Snapdragon: 1x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; HDMI: HDMI 2.1; Audio: 3.5mm combo; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), triple band 2x2; Bluetooth: 5.4 (Intel/AMD), 5.3 (Snapdragon) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 17.8 hours (MobileMark 30, best config); 48 Wh or 64 Wh | AMD: up to 19 hours web browsing at 150 nits |
| Battery Type | 48 Wh or 64 Wh Li-ion | 70 Wh (4-cell) or 50 Wh (3-cell); Snapdragon: 50 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W USB-C PD 3.0; Rapid Charge Pro (48 Wh: 50% in 30 min) / Rapid Charge (64 Wh: 80% in 1 hour) | 68W USB-C adapter |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Dual-microphone array, 360-degree far-field, noise cancelling | Built-in array microphone |
| Speakers | Stereo 2 W x2, Dolby Atmos, audio by Harman | Built-in speakers with Smart Amp, array microphone |
| Webcam | HD 720p, FHD 1080p + IR hybrid, or 5 MP, all with privacy shutter | FHD camera with IR (Windows Hello), privacy shutter |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | 6-row spill-resistant keyboard, 1.5 mm travel, Copilot key, optional backlight, TrackPoint | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1.7 mm travel, Copilot key |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Pro (Ubuntu or Fedora Linux optional) | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Security | Discrete TPM 2.0 (FIPS 140-3), optional fingerprint reader in power button, optional IR camera, privacy shutter, Kensington Nano slot, MIL-STD-810H | Firmware TPM, Microsoft Pluton, IR webcam with Windows Hello, BIOS password |
| Trackpad | Mylar 3-button trackpad, 60 x 115 mm | Precision touchpad |