ASUS F515JA (BR097T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
ASUS F515JA (BR097T)

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS F515JA (BR097T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL). 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.

ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F515JA (BR097T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

impressive security features

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS F515JA (BR097T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS F515JA (BR097T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 30.58 cm x 21.706 cm x 1.819 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Slate grey Villi black
DISPLAY ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - Quectel EM120R-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 24 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20WL)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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