ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG). 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 X515EA (BQ136T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

solid processor performance

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre display quality

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

solid keyboard experience

good battery life

adequate performance level

competitive pricing

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUS
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ136T) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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