Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA). 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 L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

competitive price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight design

powerful amd processor

high-speed ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - 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 250 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, blue light reduction, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS System password, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Repairability Index - 7 (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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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Model Number - L1192W
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