Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

solid keyboard experience

good battery life

adequate performance level

competitive pricing

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

vivid 4k display

compact premium design

innovative screenpad feature

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 35.4 cm x 23.3 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Black Pine grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 440 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 16 MB
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
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 E15 Gen 3 (20YG) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
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)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
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 E15 Gen 3 (20YG) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 96 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, FHD+ (2160 x 1080) IPS-level display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 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 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader - 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535LI)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, sleeve
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password -
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 MIL-STD 810G
Repairability Index - 6.1 (out of 10)
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 -
Model Number - H2196T
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