ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

strong overall performance

decent connectivity options

competitive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

modest graphics power

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate connectivity options

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

slower processor speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Quiet blue Platinum grey | Abyss blue
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Pantone Validated, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features System password, ASUS IceCool Plus Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Repairability Index 7.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number L1030W -
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