Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T). 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 Gen 2 (82N8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust build quality

efficient AMD processor

lightweight design

decent battery life

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.77 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.45 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 220 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
CPU AMD 3000 Series 3015e / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.3 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC - eMMC 5.01 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad, anti-pry key caps Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo 14w Gen 2 (82N8) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
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, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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