Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) 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 IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

modest performance

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

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 IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.6 cm x 1.79 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top) -
Colour Cloud grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 1 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.5 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 9.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) 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 IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15ADA7 (82R1) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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