ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S). 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 ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm 30.59 cm x 21.382 cm x 1.36 cm
Weight 1.11 kg 1.14 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Pine grey Platinum silver
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp JBL
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm 435-AC - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Interfaces Headphone output (on supplied cable)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2a, VGA, HDMI) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S)
Included Accessories Sleeve, USB Gigabit Ethernet adapter, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
SAR Value 0.315 W/kg (body), 0.315 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number EG035R 13ARR 81BR
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