Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC). 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 ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient AMD processors

comfortable keyboard design

good security features

reasonable price point

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

mediocre battery life

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

strong overall performance

decent connectivity options

competitive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

modest graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.07 cm x 1.79 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.64 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black Quiet blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 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 Glossy, Pantone Validated, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
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 -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUS -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 3 (20Y7) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password System password, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Repairability Index - 7.5 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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 - L1030W
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