Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

rugged design

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

efficient for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

fewer connectivity options

ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A509JA (BQ667) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

adequate performance

decent battery life

average display resolution

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) and ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) vs. ASUS A509JA (BQ667) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Plastic
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 1065G7 / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel Iris Plus Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
Interfaces USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro National Academic No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS A509JA (BQ667)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password System password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.08 W/kg (body), 0.08 W/kg (limb) 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb)
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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