Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) and ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA). 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 T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

solid processor performance

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

basic graphics power

premium price tag

ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight design

competitive price point

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) and ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
72 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm 35.68 cm x 22.76 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 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, on-cell touch technology, 85° viewing angle Glare, Pantone Validated, 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M AMD Radeon 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
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, far-field Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
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 T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
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, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, REACH, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
Carbon Footprint 233 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Model Number - L1072W
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