Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)

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Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA). 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 15-IIL (20SM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent battery life

good processor performance

adequate storage options

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful amd processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) and ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) vs. ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.4 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.89 cm 29.62 cm x 21.63 cm x 1.18 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, magnesium-aluminium
Colour Mineral grey Basalt grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
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 250 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS ErgoSense, 1.1mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - French Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), ASUS GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304VA)
- 100 % - plastic-free
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor, ambient colour sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, MIL-STD-810G tested Fast charging, halogen free, MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, REACH, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Carbon Footprint - 213 kg carbon emissions
Product Recycled Content - Post-consumer recycled plastic, post-industrial recycled magnesium-aluminium alloy, ocean-bound plastics
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - NQ039W
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