ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution display

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

efficient thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre webcam quality

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

strong overall performance

comfortable backlit keyboard

decent battery life

limited port selection

no touchscreen option

average audio quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Quiet blue Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 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 600 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, ASUS EyeCare Technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare, glass cover
PROCESSOR ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is 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
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features AI noise cancelling Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS M3500QC (L1081W) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (81EU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features System password, ASUS IceCool Plus Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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