Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) vs. ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) and ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA). 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 E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) and ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) vs. ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Plastic
Colour Black Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)
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 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 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 SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 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 (20T9) ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)
Input AC 120/230 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 (20T9) ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (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 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) ASUS ExpertBook P1 (P1511CEA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, USB Gigabit Ethernet adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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-810H tested System password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 6.1 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Model Number - BQ0465X
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