Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) vs. Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) and Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51). 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 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

adequate processor performance

simple design

decent keyboard layout

lightweight build

low-resolution display

limited storage capacity

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

decent battery life

robust security features

full hd display

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre speaker quality.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) and Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) vs. Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 980 g
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Gra black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
CPU AMD A4 9125 / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 1 MB L2 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD - Kingston
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R3 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes Yes - 1280 x 720
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Lenovo Companion, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo App Explorer, Lenovo Vantage -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password MU-MIMO technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 15AST 81H5 52RN
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