ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid processor performance

ample storage options

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

powerful processor options

bright display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no OLED option

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.66 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.21 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Transparent silver Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1265U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 24 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21BS)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Repairability Index 6.5 (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%
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