ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7). 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 ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

comfortable keyboard layout

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

limited display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
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86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
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75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.07 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Indie black Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
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 45% NTSC
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 Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
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 WM590
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 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 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
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 ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (0 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 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (K553EA) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Model Number L11199T -
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