Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) vs. ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) and ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE). 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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

sustainable materials used

compact and lightweight

higher price point

no HDMI port

limited upgradeability

average battery life

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful ryzen processor

ample storage options

premium build quality

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) and ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) vs. ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.94 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm 36.05 cm x 25.9 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.19 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminum
Colour Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) 0°black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 16" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 3840 x 2400 (4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Power, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio Glossy, NanoEdge display, Delta E<2 calibration, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 86% screen-to-body ratio, Dolby Vision, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)
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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 660M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, e-camera shutter Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 96 Wh
Battery Life Up to 22.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, haptic feedback, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix ASUS Splendid, ASUS Live Update, MyASUS, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D2) ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (M7600RE)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, pen upgradable, certificate based BIOS authentication System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
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Model Number - L2027W
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