ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

sharp display resolution

ample connectivity options

competitive pricing

average battery life

modest graphics card

limited color options

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

decent battery life

ample storage options

lightweight design

average build quality

mediocre performance

limited color accuracy

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.71 cm 40.2 cm x 28.125 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.71 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, leather Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Star black Platinum grey
DISPLAY ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz AMD Athlon Gold 3150U / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS B3500CEA (BN0034R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17ADA05 (81W2)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
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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