Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

affordable price

average display quality

modest battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm 31.3 cm x 21.93 cm x 1.799 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.43 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
CPU AMD A4 9125 / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 1 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R3 AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Synaptic CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
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) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included Lenovo Companion, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo App Explorer, Lenovo Vantage -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (21JR)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano 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 Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), TCO Certified 9.0
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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number 15AST 81H5 -
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