Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) and ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA). 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 T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

solid processor performance

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

basic graphics power

premium price tag

ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight design

strong build quality

fast ssd storage

good battery life

premium price tag

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) and ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm 30.9 cm x 21.06 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom) -
Colour Thunder black Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 85° viewing angle Glossy, anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 78% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 8 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
RAM 32 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, Performance - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 680M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, far-field Output: Smart Amplification technology, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Qualcomm NFA725A -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 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 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
Micro-HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - ASUS Control Center, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21CJ) ASUS ExpertBook B5 OLED (B5302CEA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication System password, hard drive password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0 TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
Carbon Footprint 233 kg carbon emissions (EU) -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - KG0847X
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