Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X). 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

lightweight and portable

sharp full HD display

solid state drive included

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average audio quality

standard RAM capacity

ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Slots - 1 x Serial ATA (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI3X)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge System password, anti-shock hard drive
Compliant Standards RoHS, FIDO Certified -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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