ASUS 14 (X409FA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS 14 (X409FA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520). 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.

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ASUS 14 (X409FA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.29 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour Slate grey Gold
DISPLAY ASUS 14 (X409FA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS 14 (X409FA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS 14 (X409FA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS 14 (X409FA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 14 (X409FA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS 14 (X409FA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS 14 (X409FA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
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
INPUT ASUS 14 (X409FA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS 14 (X409FA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 14 (X409FA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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
SAR Value 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EK034T 15IKB 80YL
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