ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average cpu performance

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

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 VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 48.1 cm x 28.8 cm x 6.5 cm / 3.16 kg -
Weight 1.8 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Indie black Silver
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 83% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 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
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) 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 - VGA 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 Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) 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 Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Slots 1 x Serial ATA (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
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 VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MyASUS, GlideX Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Cortana support Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EJ2670W -
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