ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

strong overall performance

decent connectivity options

competitive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

modest graphics power

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive security features

good battery life

solid performance

heavier than competitors

modest display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Quiet blue Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
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 600 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Pantone Validated, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8852AE
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS IceCool Plus Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, TCG Certified
Repairability Index 7.5 (out of 10) -
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%
Model Number L1030W -
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