ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE). 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 OLED (K6502HE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful intel processor

sleek lightweight design

high-speed ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

robust build quality

excellent 4k display

advanced security features

wide connectivity options

high price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.63 cm x 23.53 cm x 2 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Quiet blue Black paint
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1620 (2.8K) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 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% sRGB
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, NanoEdge display, Low Blue Light technology, Delta E<2 calibration, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features MUX Switch -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 170 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
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, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
LAN (RJ-45)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Express Card) Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - German
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K6502HE) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS IceCool Plus, ASUS Antibacterial Guard Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, MIL-STD-810H, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Method 2
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 9
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 MA034W -
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