ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5). 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 ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful amd processor

lightweight and portable

high-quality audio system

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

higher price point

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

versatile connectivity options

mediocre display resolution

heavier design

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 23.8 cm x 1.8 cm 32.54 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.983 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Pine grey Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, blue light reduction, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5675U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - AMD RZ616 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features Dual stream (2x2) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 96 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
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 ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Pro 15 OLED (UM535QA) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 3 (21C5)
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, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift, ASUS IceCool Pro Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, EU REACH RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number KY213W -
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