Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

fast SSD storage

decent keyboard comfort

good overall performance

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

pricier than competitors

Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

efficient thermal management

adequate connectivity options

reasonable base price

compact and portable

average display brightness

modest battery life

limited upgradeability

basic graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm 33.88 cm x 24.25 cm x 2.095 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.637 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Onyx black | Copper Polaris blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
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 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Glare, CineCrystal, 35 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD - Micron
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card MediaTek MT7922A - M.2 2230
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (with power off charging)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Acer Enduro Urban N3 Lite (EUN314LA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, HDD upgrade kit
Security Fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password Administrator password, system password, Acer Purified.Voice technology, water-proof
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 IP51, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 2 W/kg (limb), 2 W/kg (body), 2 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number 14IKB 81EU 51W
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