Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA). 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 S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

adequate connectivity options

solid build quality

simple user interface

mediocre battery life

average display quality

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

strong overall performance

decent battery life

good thermal management

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum, plastic
Colour Granite black IMR Quiet blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 1 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 MIL-STD 810H
Repairability Index - 7.1 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15AST 81N3 L1215W
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