ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 3.3k display

compact, lightweight design

fast intel core performance

impressive battery life

innovative numberpad touchpad

limited port selection

high price point

no dedicated graphics

can get quite hot

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.6 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.57 cm 32.71 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.25 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Jade black Platinum grey | Cherry Red | Abyss blue
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Screen Size (Type) 13.9" - IPS 14" - TN
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3300 x 2200 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 133% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features 3D camera, Windows Hello, IR/RGB camera Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0 Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied cable)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001R) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14IIL05 (81WD)
Included Accessories Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards TÜV Rheinland Certified Eye-Care RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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