Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T). 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 510S-14IKB (80UV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

full hd display

solid build quality

adequate performance

reasonable price

average battery life

limited upgrade options

modest graphics power

no thunderbolt support

ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.56 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.93 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Silver Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Atheros NFA435 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0 (Always On)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 510S-14IKB (80UV) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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