Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC). 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 S145-15IWL (81MV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent processor performance

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

average battery life

dim display

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics capabilities

ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

sharp 16-inch display

lightweight design

ample storage options

good thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Plastic
Colour Platinum grey IMR Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL (81MV) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - 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 S145-15IWL (81MV) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
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 ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland
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 - N1097W
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