ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

compact and lightweight

solid build quality

fast SSD storage

decent processor performance

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate connectivity options

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics performance

slower processor speed

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.55 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Transparent silver Platinum grey | Abyss blue
DISPLAY ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - TN
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 250 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X415EA (EB741WS) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IGL05 (81WQ)
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, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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