Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC). 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 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

robust aluminum chassis

efficient thermal management

powerful processor performance

ample connectivity options

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

limited color options

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful ryzen processor

lightweight and portable

high-speed ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

no ethernet port

limited upgradeability

pricey for specs

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.69 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Dual tone arctic grey Quiet blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimmer Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 16 G4+ IAP (21CY) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
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
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - L1081T
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