ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S). 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 S UX391UA (ET053R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

good graphic capabilities

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited viewing angles

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.1 cm x 21.3 cm x 1.29 cm 30.59 cm x 21.382 cm x 1.36 cm
Weight 1 kg 1.14 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Deep dive blue Platinum silver
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 13.3" - 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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster JBL
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm 435-AC - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery/data/video)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2a, VGA, HDMI) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number - 13ARR 81BR
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