ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7). 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 (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 ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

comfortable keyboard layout

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

limited display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 2.07 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Quiet blue Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 300 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, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel WM590
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A 135 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes 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 VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (0 free)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS IceCool Plus Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, TCG Certified
Repairability Index 7.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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 - 3 years - on-site
Model Number L1030W -
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