ASUS 15 (A516JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (A516JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

fewer color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (A516JA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (A516JA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Slate grey Deep black paint
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache - 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G/5G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x2 / M.2 2280
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4 / M.2 2280
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Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (A516JA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HM)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number EJ251T -
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