ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD). 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.36 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Firmament green Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.5" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 - 220 cd/m²
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 ThinkPad A275 (20KD)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz AMD A10 PRO-8730B / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon R5
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8822BE - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - Sierra Wireless EM7455 - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty - 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 23 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.1 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD)
Slots - 1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home FreeDOS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Lenovo ThinkPad A275 (20KD)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Navigation Receiver - GPS
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number EJ490T -
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