ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 530S-15IKB (81EV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

robust processing power

lightweight and portable

reasonable price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

moderate storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, glass
Colour Transparent silver Liquid blue
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
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 Glossy
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 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 0
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
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 Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
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 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
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 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
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 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS
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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