Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC). 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 X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display resolution

efficient performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

powerful ryzen processor

lightweight and portable

high-speed ssd storage

decent thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

mediocre webcam quality

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.33 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.48 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 966.5 g 1.8 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom) -
Colour Black paint Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)
Screen Size (Type) 13" - IPS 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1350 (2K) 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 450 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power Glossy, blue light reduction, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz -
Rated Speed 5200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Four speakers, four microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 49.5 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)
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, glass touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M6500QC)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter Power adapter
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, Firmware Resiliency 2.0, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration System password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, 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 - L1010W
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