ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and lightweight

powerful performance setup

touchscreen functionality

solid build quality

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive battery life

strong security features

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Celestial blue Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
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 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX250 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Bang & Olufsen Audio, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 54.7 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 12.6" touch display Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, sleeve, stand USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift 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
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) -
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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