Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA). 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 T15p Gen 3 (21DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

comfortable keyboard design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited display brightness

premium price point

ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

high-quality audio system

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm 35.4 cm x 23.8 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 2.226 kg 2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Black Pine grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Glossy, blue light reduction, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM - non-ECC LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Value 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 96 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes 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 T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
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 T15p Gen 3 (21DA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA)
Included Accessories 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password System password, MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift, ASUS IceCool Pro
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, EU REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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Model Number - KY213W
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