Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
ultra-lightweight design
impressive battery life
robust security features
high-resolution display
powerful processor performance
higher price point
limited port variety
no dedicated GPU
average speaker quality
Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
stunning oled display
powerful ryzen processor
lightweight and portable
high-speed ssd storage
good thermal management
average battery life
no ethernet port
limited upgradeability
pricey for specs
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) |
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| Product Type | Notebook - 180-degree hinge design | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm | 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm |
| Weight | 1.12 kg | 1.65 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) | - |
| Colour | Deep black weave | Quiet blue |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 14" OLED | 15.6" OLED |
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| Screen Resolution | 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) | 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 | 400 cd/m² | 600 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Colour Support | - | 1.07 billion colours |
| Features | Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology, HDR 500 True Black | Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 10-core | 8-core |
| Cache | 12 MB | L3 - 16 MB |
| Platform Technology | Intel Evo | - |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | - |
| MEMORY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| RAM Type | LPDDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 5200 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 5200 MHz | - |
| STORAGE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Max Monitors Supported | 3 external monitor(s) | - |
| Video Memory | - | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 720p |
| Camera Features | Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus, MIPI, Computer Vision | Privacy shutter |
| Sound | Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone | Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3306 | - |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice | - |
| Audio Features | - | Input: AI noise cancelling |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) |
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| Wireless | NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| WWAN |
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| Generation | 4G upgradable | - |
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| BATTERY | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 57 Wh | 63 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 24.9 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 65 Watt | 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A |
| INPUT | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) |
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| Type | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design | Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) |
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| Slots | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) | - |
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| Interfaces | USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Headphone/microphone combo jack 2 x USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI 1.4 |
| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Pro - English | Windows 10 Home |
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| Software Included | Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) | ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C slim power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington nano security slot | - |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
| Features | Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 | MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified | TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) |
| 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 Limited warranty - battery - 1 year Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site |
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| Model Number | - | L1081T |
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