Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI). 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 Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful intel processor

premium build quality

innovative cooling system

high-resolution touchscreen

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

limited port variety

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm 35.5 cm x 25.1 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminium alloy
Colour Thunder black Tech black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 16" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 3200 x 2000 (3.2K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, HDR (high dynamic range), NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 500, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1245U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon quad speakers, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)
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 - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54.7 Wh 96 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, digitizer, stylus, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGBW)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 4096 pressure levels, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS Dial, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)
Slots - 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x4 / 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BQ) ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602VI)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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, certificate based BIOS authentication Fingerprint-resistant coating, Active Aerodynamic System (AAS), MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Pro, compatible with stylus, CNC aluminium housing, Cortana support, liquid metal grease
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 - MY016W
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