ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

adequate processor performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

decent audio quality

average battery life

dim display

limited storage capacity

no USB-C port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
62 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Cool silver Granite black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - TN
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 6 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 12 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 1 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology Fixed focus
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0 RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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