ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S). 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 VivoBook 15 (M513UA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.86 cm 33.4 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.86 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black (bottom), black (top), indie black (LCD cover) | Indie black Denim blue | Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - 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 400 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 32 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel HD Graphics 500
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller - Atheros QCA9377A
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 in S mode - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513UA) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-14IAP (Lenovo IdeaPad 120S)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Repairability Index 6.3 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number L1188T 14IAP 81A5
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