ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR). 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 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 ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

affordable price

average display quality

modest battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.9 cm x 19.1 cm x 1.69 cm 31.3 cm x 21.93 cm x 1.799 cm
Weight 1.05 kg 1.43 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
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 Graphite black
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 300 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 ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
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
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features Single stream (1x1) Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, ICEsound, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.112 W/kg (body), 0.112 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number GJ003TS -
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