ASUS 14 (M415DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS 14 (M415DA) and Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS 14 (M415DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 14 (M415DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged build quality

360-degree hinge versatility

affordable educational tool

decent battery life

optimized for Google apps

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

lower performance tier

no Windows compatibility

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 14 (M415DA) and Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 14 (M415DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 14 (M415DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm 32.18 cm x 22.42 cm x 1.88 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.46 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) Black
DISPLAY ASUS 14 (M415DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS 14 (M415DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
CPU AMD Athlon Gold 3150U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7130U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS 14 (M415DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS 14 (M415DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 14 (M415DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 14 (M415DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY ASUS 14 (M415DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.1 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS 14 (M415DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS 14 (M415DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 14 (M415DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS 14 (M415DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 14 (M415DA) Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (20M5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R RoHS
SAR Value - 0.948 W/kg (body), 0.948 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Model Number BV216T -
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