ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ). 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 Go 12 (E210MA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

decent battery life

fanless design, quiet operation

comes with windows 11

limited storage capacity

mediocre display quality

low processing power

minimal connectivity options

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

affordable price point

decent battery life

average display brightness

limited upgrade options

no thunderbolt support

modest graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.9 cm x 19.1 cm x 1.69 cm 35.667 cm x 23.313 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.05 kg 1.66 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Grey (bottom), transparent silver (top), dreamy white (LCD cover) | Black (bottom), black (top), peacock blue (LCD cover) | Rose gold | White (bottom), rose pink (LCD cover), rose pink (top) | Dreamy white | Peacock blue Light teal | Graphite grey
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 17 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
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 Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (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 Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, ICEsound, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
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 0.112 W/kg (body), 0.112 W/kg (limb) 0.402 W/kg (body), 0.402 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number GJ003TS -
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