ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid processor performance

ample storage options

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

sleek design

lightweight build

decent processor performance

ample storage options

average battery life

dim display

limited port selection

no optical drive

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
71 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.84 cm x 24.41 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.87 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Transparent silver Platinum grey
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 2200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 3
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 330S-15ARR (81FB)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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