Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R). 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 ThinkPad L520 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L520 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

dated design

average display quality

limited graphics performance

ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

sharp full-hd display

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

competitive price point

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

fewer connectivity ports

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L520 and ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L520 vs. ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38 cm x 24.7 cm x 3.6 cm 32.3 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.35 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.2 kg
Colour - Quartz grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 3200 x 1800 (QHD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Colour Support 16.7 million colours -
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L520 ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
CPU Intel Core i5 (2nd Gen) 2520M / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7500U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD 512 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
Optical Drive DVD-Writer -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L520 ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 Intel HD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.92 Megapixel -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC269Q -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
WWAN
Generation 3G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L520 ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
Battery Run Time - Web browsing: up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L520 ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L520 ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
USB 2.0/eSATA
VGA
DisplayPort
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Micro-HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L520 ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L520 ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 UL, TUV, BSMI, CCC, FCC
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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