Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 vs Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 Comparison

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Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 vs Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 and Thinkbook 13x Gen 4, two laptops from Asus and Lenovo. Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 was introduced to market in March 2024 and Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 was launched in January 2024. There is only 2 months difference between Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 and Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 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 Q543 and Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 Key Specs

Launched in March 2024
15.6" OLED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop 6GB
8GB Ram
355.7 x 235.3 x 19.95 mm (14 x 9.26 x 0.79 inches)
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)

Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 Key Specs

Launched in January 2024
13.5" Touchscreen - IPS LCD, 3:2 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (8-Cores)
16GB Ram
293.5 x 205.3 x 12.9 mm (11.56 x 8.08 x 0.51 inches)
Weight: 1.15 kg (2.54 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 and Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 over Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 13.5 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Max Brightness	600 nits vs 500 nits	Brighter Screen
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Dedicated GPU unit
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5.2	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Higher Resolution Camera
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Reasons to choose Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 over Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543

Weight	1.15 kg vs 1.90 kg	0.75 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~90.1% vs ~80.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.1 mm vs 5.2 mm	1.1 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	256 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1920 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	5.76-6.02 TFLOPS vs 4.3-7.1 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Right	Better Sound capture
Number of Microphones	4 vs 2	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2

Common Strengths of Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 and Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543

Launch Dates	March 2024 vs January 2024	Both laptops are recent models
HDR Support	Yes, Dolby Vision vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	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
Thunderbolt Port	v4 vs v4	Fast data and power transfer via Thunderbolt Port
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 vs Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 and the Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)	1.15 kg (2.54 lbs)
Surface Area	837 cm2 (129.6 inches2)	603 cm2 (93.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.2%	~90.1%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.2 mm	~4.1 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Gray	Gray

Comparison of the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 and the Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs), whereas the Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 weighs 1.15 kg (2.54 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 Q543 1.90 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 1.15 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Thickness Comparison

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 19.95 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 12.90 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 mm

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 Q543 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 is 0.09 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
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 vs Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 9 185H	Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
Base Frequency	2.3 GHz	3.9 GHz
Turbo Frequency	5.1 GHz	5.1 GHz
Number of Cores	Arc Graphics (8-	Arc Graphics (8-
Number of Threads	22	22
L3 Cache	24 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (8-Cores)	Arc Graphics (8-Cores)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	7 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	2055	2055
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	18640	18640

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 Q543 and Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( Intel Core Ultra 9 185H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop 6GB GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop 8GB GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop 8GB	Intel Arc iGPU (8-Cores)
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	4.3-7.1 TFLOPS	5.76-6.02 TFLOPS
Memory Size	6 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	128 bit
Memory Speed	~12 Gbps	8.4 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	2048	128
TMUs	64	8
ROPs	40	4

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 Q543 has a FLOPS value of 4.3-7.1 TFLOPS whereas the Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 ' has a FLOPS value of 5.76-6.02 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 24GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	5600 MHz	8400 MHz
RAM Type	DDR5	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	24 GB
Total Slots	1
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 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 Q543's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (Q543)	Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	75 Wh	74 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Right	Left, Right
Charge Power	200 W	65 W

Moreover, the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 boasts a larger battery capacity of 75 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Thinkbook 13x Gen 4's74 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 75 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 74 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 2 TB, the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Thinkbook 13x Gen 4's max. storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 vs Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 and Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 has a smaller 13.5" display.The total usable screen area of the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Thinkbook 13x Gen 4's total usable screen area is 543cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 features a higher pixel density with 256 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 256 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 offers a higher maximum brightness of 600 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 600 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 500 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 vs Lenovo Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6E), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 and Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 have USB Type-C ports. Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Both Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 and Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 are equipped with Thunderbolt 4 ports.

HDMI
Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 does not have an HDMI port.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Vivobook Pro 15 OLED Q543 and Thinkbook 13x Gen 4 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.3	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No