ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Plastic Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Transparent silver Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, 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 360° far-field microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 41 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
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 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
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 X13 Gen 3 (21CN)
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 with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, 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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