ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

decent battery life

solid build quality

fast boot-up speed

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

adequate storage capacity

simple design

decent battery life

suitable for basic tasks

low-resolution display

limited performance

no backlit keyboard

poor viewing angles

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) and Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145)
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
66 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) vs. Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
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 220 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon R5
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo App Explorer, Lenovo Vantage
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Lenovo V145-15AST (Lenovo V145)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EK382TS 15AST 81MT
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