Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) |
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| Product Type | Notebook - 180-degree hinge design | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.68 cm x 22.76 cm x 1.99 cm | 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.79 cm |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 1.88 kg |
| Case Material | - | Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) |
| Colour | Transparent silver | Black paint |
| DISPLAY | ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" OLED | 16" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | - | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | 500 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Colour Support | 1.07 billion colours | - |
| Features | Glossy, HDR (high dynamic range), 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black | Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 10-core | 14-core |
| Cache | L3 - 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) | 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | - | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 1 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 1 |
| STORAGE | ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Max Monitors Supported | - | 4 external monitor(s) |
| Video Memory | - | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) | - |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
| Camera Features | Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology | Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus |
| Sound | Dual speakers, array microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3306 |
| Compliant Standards | - | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice |
| Audio Features | Input: AI noise cancelling | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | - | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) |
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| Technology | 3-cell Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 50 Wh | 90 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A | 170 Watt |
| INPUT | ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) |
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| Slots | - | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI 1.4 USB 2.0 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Express Card) |
| SOFTWARE | ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) |
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| Operating System (OS) | - | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - German |
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| Software Included | MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX | Glance by Mirametrix |
| MISCELLANEOUS | ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip | Discrete 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 | MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, IceBlades fan, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard | Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0 | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Method 2 |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | - | Yes |
| EPEAT Compliant | - | EPEAT Gold |
| TCO Certified | - | TCO Certified Notebooks 9 |
| 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 | L1204W | - |
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