ASUS A516MA (BQ169) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

decent processor performance

includes usb-c port

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS A516MA (BQ169) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A516MA (BQ169) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 30.58 cm x 21.706 cm x 1.819 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Transparent silver Villi black
DISPLAY ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 54.7 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 24 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WK)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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 - 1 year - on-site
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