Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)
Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB)

Our Rating: 72 %

ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest battery life

no backlit keyboard

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 V14-IWL (81YB) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
62 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Iron grey Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - TN 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 V14-IWL (81YB) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - VGA
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) 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 V14-IWL (81YB) 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 V14-IWL (81YB) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish No operating system
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V14-IWL (81YB) 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, hard drive 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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