ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5). 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 S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

competitive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

modest sound quality

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

good battery life

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Solar blue Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 16" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 175° viewing angle, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 18 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology, ASUS AiSense Camera Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included McAfee (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number L1090W -
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