Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)
Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE)

Our Rating: 72 %

ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) 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 V15-IWL (81YE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent processor performance

adequate port selection

lightweight design

average display quality

limited battery life

no backlit keyboard

modest graphics capability

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 V15-IWL (81YE) and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Iron grey texture Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
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 V15-IWL (81YE) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 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 V15-IWL (81YE) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
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) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
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 V15-IWL (81YE) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
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 V15-IWL (81YE) ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V15-IWL (81YE) 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
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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