Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC). 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 VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

sharp 16-inch display

lightweight design

ample storage options

good thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour Mineral grey Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (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 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
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
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, FIDO Certified RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - N1097W
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