ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD). 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 Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large 16-inch display

efficient multitasking performance

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier than competitors

Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

sharp full HD display

solid overall performance

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average sound quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm 32.07 cm x 22.28 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Transparent silver Silver
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
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
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 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 0 0
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features Privacy shutter Fixed focus
Sound Dual speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac Output: JBL
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 55 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort 1.2a (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-14IKBR (81BD)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features System password, ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number MB059W -
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