Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

robust processing power

lightweight and portable

reasonable price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

moderate storage capacity

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

powerful intel processor

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm 32.18 cm x 22.56 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass Aluminum
Colour Liquid blue Inkwell grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Glossy Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, Pantone Validated, VESA DisplayHDR 500, 89% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman audio technology Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (81EV) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - M3130W
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