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 X543UA (DM1508T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

intuitive touchpad

adequate connectivity options

crisp audio output

average battery life

modest display resolution

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) and ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) vs. ASUS X543UA (DM1508T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.99 cm 38.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Star grey IMR with angle hairline
DISPLAY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-reflective
PROCESSOR Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4417U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel HD Graphics 610
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 33 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
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 X543UA (DM1508T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Mouse, keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
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 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro National Academic Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) ASUS X543UA (DM1508T)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter, carrying case, mouse
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, ASUS IceCool design
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.08 W/kg (body), 0.08 W/kg (limb) -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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