Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA). 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 T15 Gen 1 (20S6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

adequate security features

heavy chassis

average display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

decent battery life

fanless design, quiet operation

comes with windows 11

limited storage capacity

mediocre display quality

low processing power

minimal connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) and ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 27.9 cm x 19.1 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.05 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Plastic
Colour Black Grey (bottom), transparent silver (top), dreamy white (LCD cover) | Black (bottom), black (top), peacock blue (LCD cover) | Rose gold | White (bottom), rose pink (LCD cover), rose pink (top) | Dreamy white | Peacock blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.26 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home in S mode
Software Included - ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, ICEsound, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S6) ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 0.112 W/kg (body), 0.112 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index - 6.6 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number - GJ003TS
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