ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S). 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 (FD026RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) 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

mediocre performance

low-resolution display

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm 30.59 cm x 21.382 cm x 1.36 cm
Weight 990 g 1.14 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Star grey Platinum silver
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 13.3" - 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, Tru2Life Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower JBL
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm 435-AC - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
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, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
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 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2a, VGA, HDMI) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro National Academic Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
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) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number - 13ARR 81BR
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