Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) vs. ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) and ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X). 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

solid cpu performance

good keyboard feel

adequate port selection

competitive pricing

average display quality

modest battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

adequate connectivity options

compact design

average display quality

modest battery life

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) and ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) vs. ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8822CE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111GUS -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Slots - 1 x Serial ATA (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T8) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, anti-shock hard drive
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified 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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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