Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA). 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 E16 Gen 1 (21JN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good battery life

affordable price

average display quality

modest graphics power

limited port selection

heavier design

ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

solid build quality

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.61 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.985 cm 36.03 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Plastic
Colour Graphite black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6" OLED
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, Low Blue Light technology Glossy, HDR 500 True Black, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i3 N305 / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 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 E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD - UFS 2.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Synaptic CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice Output: Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x2 / M.2 2280 (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
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 2.1 (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 (21JN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, FSC, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - L1248W
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