ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)

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Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM). 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 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 ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent battery life

good processor performance

adequate storage options

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm 36.4 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 990 g 1.8 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Star grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
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 ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3.6 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 E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
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 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
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 ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
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 ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Education Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - French
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkBook 15-IIL (20SM)
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
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
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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