ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)

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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD). 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 Pro 15 (M6500RE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution oled display

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient intel processor

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

crisp full hd display

robust build quality

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

minimal port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
69 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm 32.169 cm x 21.184 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Cool silver Abyss blue | Cloud grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Watt 56.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9.7 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 9.7 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 100 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14IAL7 (82SD)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, ASUS Antibacterial Guard Administrator password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HN054W -
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