ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3). 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 16X (N7600PC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution oled display

sleek modern design

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

relatively heavy build

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

decent connectivity options

mediocre display quality

heavier design

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.05 cm x 25.9 cm x 1.89 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Cool silver Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)
Screen Size (Type) 16" OLED 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 550 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, HDR 500 True Black, 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Optane Memory Supported Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (2 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)
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 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 96 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)
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 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)
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)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X (N7600PC) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C3)
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 System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Repairability Index 7 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number L2014W -
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