Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W). 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 310-15ISK (80SM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor speed

ample connectivity options

responsive touchpad

lightweight design

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited graphics performance

standard storage capacity

ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

decent processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.9 cm x 26 cm x 2.29 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Ebony black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6"
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
CPU Intel Core i3 (6th Gen) 6100U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA - SK Hynix 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - VGA
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio v2 -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Interfaces USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 310-15ISK (80SM) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington 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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
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