Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.75 cm x 22.44 cm x 1.681 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Villi black Quiet blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
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 300 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle Glossy, Pantone Validated, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe 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 - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111EPV -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied adapter)
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PC)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2 Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password System password, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
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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