Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate security features

heavy chassis

average display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

ample connectivity options

comfortable keyboard

reasonable price

average display quality

modest battery life

heavier design

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 35.8 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.73 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
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 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
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 2666 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 T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.26 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
VGA
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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-810G tested System password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
-
Model Number - EJ0042R
Other Comparisons with Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6)
Other Comparisons with ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Other Popular Laptop Comparisons
Other projects: