ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG). 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 Pro 15 (M6500XV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vivid oled display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

good value for money

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

mediocre webcam quality

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

compact and portable

average display brightness

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm 30.5 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.723 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminium (top), glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom)
Colour Quiet blue Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon 780M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 46 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
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 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 (21FG)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature 49 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature -37 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 95% RH 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number LP036W -
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