Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

sharp full-HD display

fast SSD storage

decent keyboard comfort

good overall performance

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

pricier than competitors

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and portable

solid build quality

decent battery life

touchscreen functionality

premium price point

ergonomic keyboard issues

limited upgradeability

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.34 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.64 cm 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Onyx black | Copper Celestial blue
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce MX250 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR 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, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - Danish / English / Finnish / Norwegian / Swedish Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-14IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (BM044T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, power adapter, sleeve
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, FCC, RoHS, MIL-STD 810G, WEEE, GOST-R, CECP, ErP 2013
SAR Value - 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number 14IKB 81EU -
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