ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S). 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 VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

fast SSD storage

colorful display options

good processor performance

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited upgradeability

basic audio quality

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

fast SSD storage

decent keyboard comfort

good overall performance

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.79 cm 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminum
Colour Transparent silver Onyx black | Copper
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features System password, ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT) Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Repairability Index 6.2 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Model Number AM844T 14IKB 81EU
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