Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

quiet operation

limited storage capacity

average display quality

slower processor

minimal connectivity options

ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

lightweight and portable

vivid oled display

fast ssd storage

competitive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

standard design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
80 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm 31.71 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.44 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Denim blue Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
CPU Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 505 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0 MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (81A5) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, wired mouse, Carry bag
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 ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - LY134W
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