ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

strong overall performance

decent battery life

good thermal management

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

higher price segment

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

efficient thermal management

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Quiet blue Deep black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB 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), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe 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 - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
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)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
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 Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
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 VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
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, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - 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 MIL-STD 810H RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Repairability Index 7.1 (out of 10) -
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 - response time: next business day
Model Number L1215W -
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