Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC). 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 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

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution oled display

lightweight and portable

ample storage options

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

no sd card slot

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glossy, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
CPU AMD A4 9125 / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 1 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 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) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R3 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 50 Watt
Battery Life Up to 5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Lenovo Companion, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo App Explorer, Lenovo Vantage -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15AST 81H5 HN058W
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