Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight build

solid battery life

decent keyboard

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

low-resolution display

ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

adequate connectivity options

full hd display

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
45 % - Performance
64 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.47 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Midnight blue Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 220 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - VGA
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC269Q -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English No operating system
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S130-14IGM (81J2) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, backpack, wired optical mouse, Carry bag
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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