ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

dedicated graphics card

backlit keyboard feature

full HD display

robust build quality

heavyweight design

average battery life

no USB-C port

limited upgrade options

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

lightweight for portability

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution display

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
44 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 3 cm 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black IMR Denim blue | Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, WideView Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300HQ / 2.5 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 32 GB eMMC
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Intel HD Graphics 500
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, SonicFocus -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - Atheros QCA9377A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
USB 2.0
USB-C Gen 1
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 in S mode - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features System password, hard drive password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 14IAP 81A5
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