Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) and ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA). 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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Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm 30.2 cm x 18.9 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Gold Icicle silver | Deep dive blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-reflective, glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce 940MX / Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features - IR/RGB camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman audio technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA)
Interfaces USB-C 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1
HDMI
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 520) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX333FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 0.566 W/kg (body), 0.566 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15IKB 80YL A4046T
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