ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV). 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 S145-15IWL (81MV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

dim display

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) and Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 990 g 1.85 kg
Case Material Plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Star grey Platinum grey IMR
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, Tru2Life Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 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 - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
2 x USB 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 S145-15IWL (81MV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Education Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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