ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

basic processor performance

no backlit keyboard

low-resolution display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 990 g 2.2 kg
Case Material Plastic Metal
Colour Star grey Iron grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, Tru2Life Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Education Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb) -
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