ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) vs. Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) and Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS). 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 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 Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive 4k display

sleek aluminum design

fast intel core performance

good battery life

thunderbolt 3 support

limited port variety

no dedicated gpu

higher price range

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) and Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) vs. Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.6 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.14 cm 32.235 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.815 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Transparent silver Iron grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle, glass cover, Dolby Vision, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G4 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3733 MHz
Rated Speed - 3733 MHz
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 62 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo Yoga S740-14IIL (81RS)
Included Accessories Power adapter, carrying case 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 -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, ErgoLift Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.297 W/kg (body), 0.297 W/kg (limb) 0.439 W/kg (body), 0.439 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 6.3 (out of 10) -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.439 W/kg (body)
0.439 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number AU078T -
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