Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

higher price point

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

efficient multitasking capabilities

comprehensive connectivity options

anti-glare display technology

lightweight, portable design

mediocre battery life

standard 250-nit brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm 32.69 cm x 21.45 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.76 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) Plastic
Colour Thunder black Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
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 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, 81% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 5875U / 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 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 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
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 Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C8) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1402CBA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Computrace ready from BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, REACH, TCO Certified 9.0, FSC Mix
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Model Number - EBI5X
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