ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3). 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 VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

competitive pricing

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited upgradeability

modest graphics card

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 22.76 cm x 1.99 cm 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Transparent silver Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, HDR (high dynamic range), 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
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 - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 51.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Operating System (OS) - Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, IceBlades fan, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint - 216 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number L1204W -
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