Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

ample storage options

decent processor performance

lightweight design

good battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

no backlit keyboard

mediocre sound output

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

robust build quality

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average webcam quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.34 cm x 1.99 cm 30.42 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.14 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Abyss blue IMR Pine grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 13.3" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology 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 220 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare Glossy, NanoEdge display, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 35 Wh 67 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.4 hours Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 Personal -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ARE05 (81W4) ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325EA)
Included Accessories Wall mount power adapter Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter, USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - KG386T
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