ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3). 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 X515MA (EJ539W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

efficient daily performance

average battery life

basic display quality

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Plastic (top), plastic (bottom), plastic (LCD cover) Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), transparent silver (bottom) Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR
Sound Speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
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
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 51.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515MA (EJ539W) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Included Accessories Power adapter, backpack, wired USB optical mouse USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint - 216 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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