Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful ryzen processor

ample storage options

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price segment

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) and ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) vs. ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm 35.38 cm x 22.66 cm x 1.58 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 45.5 cm x 29 cm x 7.3 cm / 3.67 kg
Weight 1.26 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Aluminum
Colour Black (bottom), arctic grey (top) Ponder blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 15.6" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 2880 x 1620 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7735U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
RAM 32 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 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR IR camera, Windows Hello, ASUS AiSense Camera
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 Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
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 Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51.5 Wh 67 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Interfaces 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
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, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, REACH, ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, ISO 21702
Carbon Footprint 216 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 95% RH
Model Number - NX015W
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