ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7). 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 16 (M1605YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

large 16-inch display

comfortable keyboard layout

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

adequate processor performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

decent audio quality

average battery life

dim display

limited storage capacity

no USB-C port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
62 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Indie black Granite black
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6" - TN
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 6 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 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 Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology Fixed focus
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Interfaces HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus, AMD Ryzen AI Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), ISO 21702 RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number MB131W -
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