ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV). 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 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

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

robust processing power

lightweight and portable

reasonable price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

moderate storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 990 g 1.95 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, glass
Colour Star grey Liquid blue
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
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 Glossy
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 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 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics 620
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 Premium
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
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
INPUT ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
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 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Education Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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