ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stylish lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

comfortable backlit keyboard

reasonable price point

average battery life

moderate graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
55 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm 32.53 cm x 21.65 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Firmament green Abyss blue | Cloud grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz AMD Athlon Silver 7120U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache - L3 - 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 5500 MHz
Rated Speed - 5500 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon 610M
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Technology 3-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17.35 hours
Battery Run Time - Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 17.35 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI 1.4b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14AMN7 (82VF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Carbon Footprint - 305 kg carbon emissions (EU)
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 EJ490T -
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