ASUS 15 (X515JA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS 15 (X515JA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS 15 (X515JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X515JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (X515JA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (X515JA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Silver | Slate grey Silver
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (X515JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (X515JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS 15 (X515JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS 15 (X515JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (X515JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (X515JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.7 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (X515JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS 15 (X515JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (X515JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (X515JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Repairability Index 6.1 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty International warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EJ2133W -
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