ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S). 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 ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

innovative screenpad 2.0

high-resolution display

solid build quality

powerful i7 processor

limited port selection

noisy under load

average battery life

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) and Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.89 cm 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 1.95 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Royal blue, glass Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features Glare, WideView, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, glass cover
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Technology 8-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.9 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 20 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Type Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0 Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 5.65" FHD+ (2160 x 1080) Super IPS display Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee Internet Security (Trial) Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features ErgoLift Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS
SAR Value 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number A9002T 15IKB 81EV
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