ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

compact and lightweight

solid build quality

decent battery life

average graphics performance

limited port selection

noisy under load

higher price point

Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

affordable price point

average battery life

modest processor speed

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) and Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) vs. Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 23 cm x 2.09 cm 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.67 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Polycarbonate, glass-fibre
Colour Light grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Glossy, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF)
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4415U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 Intel HD Graphics 610
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
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 Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 (UM562IA) Lenovo Yoga 530-14IKB (81EK)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H RoHS
SAR Value - 1.39 W/kg (body), 1.39 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 6.2 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EZ027T -
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