Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

robust processing power

vivid display quality

competitive price point

limited port selection

average speaker quality

no dedicated GPU

modest storage capacity

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid performance

fast charging support

decent speaker quality

average battery life

mediocre display

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.06 cm x 20.818 cm x 1.51 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.33 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Slate grey | Orchid Icelight silver
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ToF sensor Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features WoV (Wake-on-Voice) Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60.7 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 17.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 (82A2) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, power-on password MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, NRCAN RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
SAR Value 0.54 W/kg (body), 0.54 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - BQ556W
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