Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T). 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 V145-15AST (81MT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

simple design aesthetic

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

poor battery life

ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
66 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 200 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
CPU AMD A4 9125 / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 1 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R3 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - VGA
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8821CE - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Operating System (OS) FreeDOS - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V145-15AST (81MT) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
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