ASUS R424FA (EK109R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS R424FA (EK109R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient battery life

adequate performance for basics

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre graphics performance

Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

rugged design

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

efficient for basic tasks

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS R424FA (EK109R) and Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS R424FA (EK109R) vs. Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS R424FA (EK109R) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.9 cm 29 cm x 20.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Slate grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS R424FA (EK109R) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS R424FA (EK109R) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS R424FA (EK109R) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS R424FA (EK109R) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS R424FA (EK109R) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS R424FA (EK109R) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS R424FA (EK109R) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS R424FA (EK109R) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS R424FA (EK109R) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Spill-resistant
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS R424FA (EK109R) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.0 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS R424FA (EK109R) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro National Academic
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS R424FA (EK109R) Lenovo 100e (2nd Gen) (81M8)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.306 W/kg (body), 0.306 W/kg (limb) 0.08 W/kg (body), 0.08 W/kg (limb)
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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