Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) 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 120S-11IAP (81A4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight for mobility

solid build quality

decent keyboard layout

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

poor battery life

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 120S-11IAP (81A4) and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
68 % - Design
45 % - Display
38 % - Performance
60 % - Connectivity
62 % - Battery
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.8 cm x 20.09 cm x 1.77 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.15 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Mineral grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 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 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - VGA
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
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 Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) 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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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