Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) vs. ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) and ASUS M3500QA (L1079T). 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 X13 Gen 2 (20XH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

vivid display quality

competitive price point

average battery life

no optical drive

limited port selection

moderate speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) and ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) vs. ASUS M3500QA (L1079T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.58 cm x 21.706 cm x 1.819 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.95 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Magnesium (keyboard cover), aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) Aluminum, plastic
Colour Villi black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54.7 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 18.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
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 X13 Gen 2 (20XH) ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
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 Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XH) ASUS M3500QA (L1079T)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C 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 nano 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
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified WEEE
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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