Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA). 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 3 (21BQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive battery life

strong security features

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

solid build quality

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm 36.03 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom) Plastic
Colour Thunder black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
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)
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 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, HDR 500 True Black, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 N305 / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory 256 GB SSD - UFS 2.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise reduction
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54.7 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Slots - 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x2 / M.2 2280 (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504GA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 95% RH
Model Number - L1248W
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