Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV). 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 (21CM) Review

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

robust build quality

excellent keyboard experience

impressive security features

good battery life

compact and portable

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

stunning oled display

powerful intel processor

high-quality build

useful screenpad plus

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
92 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm 32.25 cm x 22.47 cm x 1.96 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black Tech black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
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, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, Dolby Vision, 0.2 ms response rate, 93% screen-to-body ratio, VESA DisplayHDR
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 660M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / 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 - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology, ASUS AiSense Camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, 4-microphone array
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 (21CM) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 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 Qualcomm NFA725A -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 54.7 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 4096 pressure levels, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense, 12.7" (2880x864) IPS-level touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Express 7.1 Memory Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21CM) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VV)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, 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, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, compatible with stylus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard, AAS Ultra mechanism
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
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number - P1037W
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