Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ). 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.

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

efficient amd processor

long battery life

comfortable keyboard

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average display brightness

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.59 cm x 21.382 cm x 1.36 cm 31.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.14 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Platinum silver Pine grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 AMD Radeon R5
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features JBL -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Qualcomm 435-AC - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2a, VGA, HDMI) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB to Ethernet adapter, USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards RoHS MIL-STD 810H
Repairability Index - 7 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Model Number 13ARR 81BR KI004R
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