Lenovo 14w (81MQ) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14w (81MQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

compact and portable

decent battery life

includes windows 10 pro

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

large 16-inch display

solid processor performance

decent battery life

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 14w (81MQ) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 14w (81MQ) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.77 cm 35.84 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.54 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Plastic
Colour Mineral grey | Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
CPU AMD A6 9220C / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L2 - 1 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1666 MHz -
Rated Speed 1666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.1 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Fixed focus Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Codec DA7219 -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Qualcomm QCA6174A - M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, anti-pry key caps Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 14w (81MQ) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - MB156W
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