Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient ryzen performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

adequate battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

average graphics card

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

sharp display resolution

fast charging support

average build quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.157 cm x 21.159 cm x 1.79 cm 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS Plastic
Colour Graphite grey | Platinum grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 44.5 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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, RapidCharge ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 1.27 W/kg (body), 1.27 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - MB116W
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