ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2). 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 M3500QA (L1080T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

vivid display colors

competitive price point

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre speaker quality

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

good battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited upgrade options

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.95 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminum
Colour Cool silver Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 36 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS M3500QA (L1080T) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim wall mount power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware 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 System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards WEEE RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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