Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful ryzen processor

lightweight and portable

high-speed ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

no ethernet port

limited upgradeability

pricey for specs

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Iron grey Quiet blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" OLED
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 250 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 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 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Interfaces USB-C
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (80YL) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards RoHS TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Model Number - L1081T
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