ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1). 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 VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

competitive price point

solid build quality

fast charging support

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

adequate storage options

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Indie black Dual tone mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 15.6" - 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 600 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 85% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Harman-branded
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.5 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time: up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 135 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone output
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkBook 15p G2 ITH (21B1)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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 security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
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
Model Number L11199T -
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