ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5). 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 OLED (K3500PA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

strong overall performance

decent battery life

good thermal management

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

higher price segment

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

quiet operation

limited storage capacity

average display quality

slower processor

minimal connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Quiet blue Denim blue
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 2.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 505
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 in S mode - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5)
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 MIL-STD 810H RoHS
Repairability Index 7.1 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number L1215W -
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