ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

excellent battery life

fast ssd storage

comfortable keyboard

sharp display

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

fewer port options

limited upgradeability

Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

adequate processor performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

decent audio quality

average battery life

dim display

limited storage capacity

no USB-C port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
62 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.39 cm 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.17 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Pine grey Granite black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - TN
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 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - 3D Xpoint (Optane) - Intel 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Secondary Storage 512 GB SSD - (M.2) - PCIe NVM Express (NVMe) -
Optical Drive - DVD±RW
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 22 hours Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (on supplied cable)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.228 W/kg (body), 0.228 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number BM191T -
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