ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 Comparison

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ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500

15.6 inches | May 2022

Speed 4.5

Size 8

Display 4.5

Gaming 2.5

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5

16 inches | February 2022

Speed 5.5

Size 8

Display 3.5

Gaming 3.5

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ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 and ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5, two laptops from ASUS and Lenovo. ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 was introduced to market in May 2022 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 was launched in February 2022. There is only 3 months difference between Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 and ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 Key Specs

Launched in May 2022
15.6" OLED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12450H
GPU: GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q 4GB
8GB Ram
359.8 x 234.3 x 18.9-19.9 mm (14.17 x 9.22 x 0.74-0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 Key Specs

Launched in February 2022
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
359.5 x 253.8 x 17.9 mm (14.15 x 9.99 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 and ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 over Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5

Weight	1.80 kg vs 1.88 kg	0.08 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	7.2 mm vs 7.4 mm	0.2 mm thinner bezels
Max Brightness	600 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Avg. MSRP Price	$1200-1600 vs $1600-2000	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Reasons to choose Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 over ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~81.4% vs ~79.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	142 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 12 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	7.46 TFLOPS vs 2.365 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.5 mm vs 1.4 mm

Common Strengths of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500

Launch Dates	May 2022 vs February 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs DDR5	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Dolby Atmos Support	Yes vs Yes	3D Surround Sound Support
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)	1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)
Surface Area	843 cm2 (130.6 inches2)	912 cm2 (141.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.6%	~81.4%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.2 mm	~7.4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Blue	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 weighs 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs), whereas the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 weighs 1.88 kg (4.15 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 is 0.12 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 12450H Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12650H Intel Core i7 12700H	Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i7 12800H Intel Core i9 12900H
Base Frequency	2 GHz	2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	8	14
Number of Threads	12	20
L3 Cache	12 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1642	1750
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	8498	12242
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1587	1800
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10024	16309

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12450H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB	GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	990 MHz	735 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1155 MHz	1035 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	30 W	75 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX	Yes, Advanced Optimus
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	2.365 TFLOPS	7.46 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	128 bit
Memory Speed	~10 Gbps	~12 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	1024	2560
TMUs	64	80
ROPs	32	32

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500 has a FLOPS value of 2.365 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 ' has a FLOPS value of 7.46 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	4800 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR5
Upgradable	No	Yes

The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED K6500's RAM capacity of 8 GB.