Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) vs. ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) and ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA). 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 15 (A513EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

vivid full-hd display

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

efficient multitasking capabilities

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) and ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) vs. ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.59 cm x 21.382 cm x 1.36 cm 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.14 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Platinum silver Bespoke black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 15.6"
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features JBL ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)
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 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)
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, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)
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 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) ASUS ZenBook 15 (A513EA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password System password, ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT)
Compliant Standards RoHS TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Model Number 13ARR 81BR BQ1355T
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