ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large screen size

affordable price point

comfortable keyboard layout

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre graphics capability

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.6 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.14 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - TN
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 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TE)
Included Accessories Power adapter, carrying case USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ErgoLift Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.297 W/kg (body), 0.297 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index 6.3 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number AU078T -
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