ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution display

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

efficient thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre webcam quality

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

good keyboard feel

adequate connectivity options

competitive price point

average display quality

modest battery life

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.73 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Quiet blue Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 600 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 72% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, ASUS EyeCare Technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.3 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19 V 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 3 (21B4)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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 nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS IceCool Plus Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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