ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful graphics performance

4K UHD main display

high-quality build

fast processor

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive

noisy under load.

Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust metal design

crisp full HD display

backlit keyboard feature

adequate processing power

reasonable price point

average battery life

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

no USB-C port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.4 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour Celestial blue Golden
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED - IPS 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
RAM 32 GB 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Technology 8-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Type Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, carrying case, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - 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
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.472 W/kg (body), 0.472 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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