Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE). 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

sharp display resolution

fast SSD storage

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful amd processor

lightweight design

ample storage options

good connectivity options

average battery life

higher price point

no optical drive

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
88 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.6 cm x 20.9 cm x 1.29 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom), glass (display cover) -
Colour Dual tone storm grey Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 2880 x 1620 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Dolby Vision, Smart sense panel Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, HDR 600 True Black, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers, Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, smart sense keyboard backlight Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
VGA (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.0 (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500RE)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter Power adapter
Bundled with ThinkBook USB-C Micro Hub -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - MA055W
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