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Compare Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GBwith Samsung Ativ Notebook 9 900X3G Core i5 HD 4400 8GB 128GB

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Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GB

Samsung Ativ Notebook 9 900X3G Core i5 HD 4400 8GB 128GB

Size and Dimensions 22.9 × 235 × 360 mm 13.2 * 218.5 * 313.8 millimeter (mm)
Product Weight 1.8 kilogram (kg) 1.13 kilogram (kg)
CPU
CPU Generation -
Processor Operating Frequency
Cache Memory Size
Processor Details 10th Gen Core i3 processors / 2 cores / 4 threads / 14nm lithography -
Integrated Graphics with Processor
RAM Capacity
RAM Type
Storage Capacity 1128GB (1TB HDD and 128GB SSD)
Storage Type Hybrid (HDD and SSD)
Display Size 15.6 inch 13.3 inch
Panel Technology
Display Resolution FHD - 1920×1080 FHD - 1920×1080
Display Panel Coating Type Matte Matte
Touchscreen Capability false true
Ethernet Port true false
Wireless Network Capability true true
Bluetooth Support true true
VGA Port false false
HDMI true false
DVI Port false false
USB Type C port true false
USB Type C Port Details 1x USB Type-C port -
Thunderbolt Support false false
Presence of headphone/microphone jack true true
Battery size and capacity 2-cell battery with 32 Wh capacity 4-cell battery with 44 Wh capacity
Optical Drive false false
Webcam false true
Backlit Keyboard false true
Fingerprint Sensor true false
Operating System Type No proprietary OS Windows 8.1 Pro
Speaker Type Yes, internal stereo speakers Yes, 2 x 1.5W speakers
Card Reader - true

Compare Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GBwith Msi Katana Gf66 Core I7 12700H Rtx 3050 16Gb 512Gb

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Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GB

Msi Katana Gf66 Core I7 12700H Rtx 3050 16Gb 512Gb

Size and Dimensions 22.9 × 235 × 360 mm 24.9 * 259 * 359 millimeter (mm)
Product Weight 1.8 kilogram (kg) 2.25 kilogram (kg)
CPU
CPU Generation
Processor Operating Frequency
Cache Memory Size
Processor Details 10th Gen Core i3 processors / 2 cores / 4 threads / 14nm lithography 12th Gen Core i7 processors / 14 cores / 20 threads / 10nm lithography
Integrated Graphics with Processor
RAM Capacity
RAM Type
Storage Capacity 1128GB (1TB HDD and 128GB SSD) 1 terabyte (tb)
Storage Type Hybrid (HDD and SSD)
Display Size 15.6 inch 15.6 inch
Panel Technology
Display Resolution FHD - 1920×1080 FHD - 1920×1080
Display Panel Coating Type Matte -
Touchscreen Capability false false
Ethernet Port true true
Wireless Network Capability true true
Bluetooth Support true true
VGA Port false false
HDMI true true
DVI Port false false
USB Type C port true true
USB Type C Port Details 1x USB Type-C port 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port
Thunderbolt Support false false
Presence of headphone/microphone jack true true
Battery size and capacity 2-cell battery with 32 Wh capacity 53.5Wh 3-Cell Battery
Optical Drive false false
Webcam false true
Backlit Keyboard false true
Fingerprint Sensor true false
Operating System Type No proprietary OS -
Speaker Type Yes, internal stereo speakers 2 x 2W internal speakers
Dedicated Graphics Processor Specs -
Dedicated Graphics Memory - 4GB GDDR6 type
Internal Memory Details - PCIe NVMe SSD
Refresh Rate - 144 hertz (hz)
Wireless Communication Details -
Charger Type -
Webcam Details -
Card Reader - false

Compare Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GBwith Msi Pulse Gl66 12Ugok Core I7 12700H Rtx 3070 16Gb 1Tb Qhd

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Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GB

Msi Pulse Gl66 12Ugok Core I7 12700H Rtx 3070 16Gb 1Tb Qhd

Size and Dimensions 22.9 × 235 × 360 mm 23.9 * 259 * 359 millimeter (mm)
Product Weight 1.8 kilogram (kg) 2.25 kilogram (kg)
CPU
CPU Generation
Processor Operating Frequency
Cache Memory Size
Processor Details 10th Gen Core i3 processors / 2 cores / 4 threads / 14nm lithography 11th series Core i7 processors / 14 cores / 20 threads / 10nm lithography
Integrated Graphics with Processor
RAM Capacity
RAM Type
Storage Capacity 1128GB (1TB HDD and 128GB SSD) 1 terabyte (tb)
Storage Type Hybrid (HDD and SSD)
Display Size 15.6 inch 15.6 inch
Panel Technology
Display Resolution FHD - 1920×1080 QHD - 2560×1440
Display Panel Coating Type Matte -
Touchscreen Capability false false
Ethernet Port true true
Wireless Network Capability true true
Bluetooth Support true true
VGA Port false false
HDMI true true
DVI Port false false
USB Type C port true true
USB Type C Port Details 1x USB Type-C port 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
Thunderbolt Support false false
Presence of headphone/microphone jack true true
Battery size and capacity 2-cell battery with 32 Wh capacity 4-cell battery with 90 Wh capacity
Optical Drive false false
Webcam false true
Backlit Keyboard false true
Fingerprint Sensor true false
Operating System Type No proprietary OS -
Speaker Type Yes, internal stereo speakers 2 speakers with a total power of 4W
Dedicated Graphics Processor Specs -
Dedicated Graphics Memory - 8GB GDDR6 type
GPU Details -
Internal Memory Details - NVMe SSD
Refresh Rate - 165 hertz (hz)
Wireless Communication Details -
Charger Type -
Webcam Details -
Card Reader - false

Compare Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GBwith Xiaomi Redmi Book Pro 15 Ryzen 7 7840H 780M 16GB 512GB

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Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GB

Xiaomi Redmi Book Pro 15 Ryzen 7 7840H 780M 16GB 512GB

Size and Dimensions 22.9 × 235 × 360 mm 14.9 * 242 * 350 millimeter (mm)
Product Weight 1.8 kilogram (kg) 1.78 kilogram (kg)
CPU
CPU Generation
Processor Operating Frequency
Cache Memory Size
Processor Details 10th Gen Core i3 processors / 2 cores / 4 threads / 14nm lithography Ryzen 7000 series / 8 cores / 16 threads / 4nm lithography
Integrated Graphics with Processor
RAM Capacity
RAM Type
Storage Capacity 1128GB (1TB HDD and 128GB SSD)
Storage Type Hybrid (HDD and SSD)
Display Size 15.6 inch 15.6 inch
Panel Technology
Display Resolution FHD - 1920×1080 3200 × 2000
Display Panel Coating Type Matte Matte
Touchscreen Capability false false
Ethernet Port true false
Wireless Network Capability true true
Bluetooth Support true true
VGA Port false false
HDMI true true
DVI Port false false
USB Type C port true true
USB Type C Port Details 1x USB Type-C port -
Thunderbolt Support false true
Presence of headphone/microphone jack true true
Battery size and capacity 2-cell battery with 32 Wh capacity 72Wh Battery
Optical Drive false false
Webcam false true
Backlit Keyboard false true
Fingerprint Sensor true true
Operating System Type No proprietary OS -
Speaker Type Yes, internal stereo speakers 2 x 2W speakers
Internal Memory Details -
Refresh Rate - 120 hertz (hz)
Other Display Features - 500 nits brightness / 100% sRGB color gamut coverage / 1200:1 contrast ratio
Wireless Communication Details -
Webcam Details -
Card Reader - true

Compare Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GBwith Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15 Ryzen 5 3580U Vega 9 8Gb 256Gb

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Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GB

Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 15 Ryzen 5 3580U Vega 9 8Gb 256Gb

Size and Dimensions 22.9 × 235 × 360 mm 14.69 * 244 * 339.5 millimeter (mm)
Product Weight 1.8 kilogram (kg) 1.54 kilogram (kg)
CPU
CPU Generation
Processor Operating Frequency
Cache Memory Size
Processor Details 10th Gen Core i3 processors / 2 cores / 4 threads / 14nm lithography Ryzen 3000 APU series / 4 cores / 8 threads / 14nm lithography
Integrated Graphics with Processor
RAM Capacity
RAM Type
Storage Capacity 1128GB (1TB HDD and 128GB SSD)
Storage Type Hybrid (HDD and SSD)
Display Size 15.6 inch 15 inch
Panel Technology -
Display Resolution FHD - 1920×1080 2496×1664
Display Panel Coating Type Matte -
Touchscreen Capability false true
Ethernet Port true false
Wireless Network Capability true true
Bluetooth Support true true
VGA Port false false
HDMI true true
DVI Port false false
USB Type C port true true
USB Type C Port Details 1x USB Type-C port -
Thunderbolt Support false false
Presence of headphone/microphone jack true -
Battery size and capacity 2-cell battery with 32 Wh capacity -
Optical Drive false false
Webcam false true
Backlit Keyboard false true
Fingerprint Sensor true false
Operating System Type No proprietary OS -
Speaker Type Yes, internal stereo speakers Omnisonic speakers with Dolby Audio Premium technology
Other Display Features - PixelSense support / 3:2 aspect ratio / Surface Pen support
Wireless Communication Details -
Additional Ports - 1 Surface Connect port
Battery life (hours) - 11.5 hour (h)
Card Reader - true

Compare Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GBwith Microsoft Surface Go 2 Core M 8100Y Uhd 615 8Gb 128Gb

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Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GB

Microsoft Surface Go 2 Core M 8100Y Uhd 615 8Gb 128Gb

Size and Dimensions 22.9 × 235 × 360 mm 8.4 * 175.2 * 245.1 millimeter (mm)
Product Weight 1.8 kilogram (kg) 0.5 kilogram (kg)
CPU
CPU Generation
Processor Operating Frequency
Cache Memory Size
Processor Details 10th Gen Core i3 processors / 2 cores / 4 threads / 14nm lithography 8th Gen Core m processors / 2 cores / 4 threads / 14nm lithography
Integrated Graphics with Processor
RAM Capacity
RAM Type -
Storage Capacity 1128GB (1TB HDD and 128GB SSD)
Storage Type Hybrid (HDD and SSD) -
Display Size 15.6 inch 10.5 inch
Panel Technology
Display Resolution FHD - 1920×1080 FHD - 1920×1080
Display Panel Coating Type Matte -
Touchscreen Capability false false
Ethernet Port true false
Wireless Network Capability true false
Bluetooth Support true false
VGA Port false false
HDMI true false
DVI Port false false
USB Type C port true true
USB Type C Port Details 1x USB Type-C port 1x USB Type-C port
Thunderbolt Support false false
Presence of headphone/microphone jack true false
Battery size and capacity 2-cell battery with 32 Wh capacity 26.12Wh Battery
Optical Drive false false
Webcam false false
Backlit Keyboard false false
Fingerprint Sensor true false
Operating System Type No proprietary OS -
Speaker Type Yes, internal stereo speakers Internal stereo speakers with Dolby Audio technology support
Pixel Density on Display -
Other Display Features - 1500:1 contrast ratio / 10-point multi-touch support / Gorilla Glass 3 protective coating
Wireless Communication Details - WiFi 6 (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) / Bluetooth 5.0 / Qualcomm Snapdragon X16 LTE modem (cellular-enabled version only)
Battery life (hours) - 10 hour (h)
Webcam Details -
Card Reader - false

Compare Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GBwith Msi Modern 14 C12M Core I5 1235U Iris Xe 8Gb 512Gb

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Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GB

Msi Modern 14 C12M Core I5 1235U Iris Xe 8Gb 512Gb

Size and Dimensions 22.9 × 235 × 360 mm 19.35 * 223 * 319.9 millimeter (mm)
Product Weight 1.8 kilogram (kg) 1.4 kilogram (kg)
CPU
CPU Generation
Processor Operating Frequency
Cache Memory Size
Processor Details 10th Gen Core i3 processors / 2 cores / 4 threads / 14nm lithography 12th Gen Core i5 processors / 10 cores / 12 threads / 10nm lithography
Integrated Graphics with Processor
RAM Capacity
RAM Type
Storage Capacity 1128GB (1TB HDD and 128GB SSD)
Storage Type Hybrid (HDD and SSD)
Display Size 15.6 inch 14 inch
Panel Technology
Display Resolution FHD - 1920×1080 FHD - 1920×1080
Display Panel Coating Type Matte Matte
Touchscreen Capability false -
Ethernet Port true true
Wireless Network Capability true true
Bluetooth Support true true
VGA Port false false
HDMI true true
DVI Port false false
USB Type C port true true
USB Type C Port Details 1x USB Type-C port -
Thunderbolt Support false false
Presence of headphone/microphone jack true true
Battery size and capacity 2-cell battery with 32 Wh capacity 3-cell battery with 53 Wh capacity
Optical Drive false false
Webcam false true
Backlit Keyboard false true
Fingerprint Sensor true false
Operating System Type No proprietary OS -
Speaker Type Yes, internal stereo speakers Internal stereo speakers
Refresh Rate - 60 hertz (hz)
Card Reader - true

Compare Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GBwith Msi Ge66 Raider 10Sfs Core I7 10875H Rtx 2070 16Gb 512Gb

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Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GB

Msi Ge66 Raider 10Sfs Core I7 10875H Rtx 2070 16Gb 512Gb

Size and Dimensions 22.9 × 235 × 360 mm 23.4 * 267 * 358 millimeter (mm)
Product Weight 1.8 kilogram (kg) 2.38 kilogram (kg)
CPU
CPU Generation -
Processor Operating Frequency
Cache Memory Size
Processor Details 10th Gen Core i3 processors / 2 cores / 4 threads / 14nm lithography -
Integrated Graphics with Processor -
RAM Capacity
RAM Type
Storage Capacity 1128GB (1TB HDD and 128GB SSD)
Storage Type Hybrid (HDD and SSD)
Display Size 15.6 inch 15.6 inch
Panel Technology
Display Resolution FHD - 1920×1080 FHD - 1920×1080
Display Panel Coating Type Matte Matte
Touchscreen Capability false false
Ethernet Port true true
Wireless Network Capability true true
Bluetooth Support true true
VGA Port false false
HDMI true true
DVI Port false false
USB Type C port true true
USB Type C Port Details 1x USB Type-C port 2x USB Type-C ports
Thunderbolt Support false false
Presence of headphone/microphone jack true true
Battery size and capacity 2-cell battery with 32 Wh capacity 99.9Wh 4-Cell Lithium-ion Battery
Optical Drive false false
Webcam false true
Backlit Keyboard false true
Fingerprint Sensor true false
Operating System Type No proprietary OS Windows 10 Home
Speaker Type Yes, internal stereo speakers Yes, internal stereo speakers
Dedicated Graphics Processor Specs -
Dedicated Graphics Memory - 8GB GDDR6 type
Internal Memory Details - NVMe SSD
Refresh Rate - 240 hertz (hz)
Other Display Features - Wide viewing angle / MSI Matrix Display for multi-monitor display / True Color technology for accurate color display / 3ms response time / Narrow bezels
Battery life (hours) - 3 hour (h)
Card Reader - true

Compare Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GBwith Msi Ge75 Raider 10Sfs Core I7 10875H Rtx 2070S 16Gb 2Tb

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Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GB

Msi Ge75 Raider 10Sfs Core I7 10875H Rtx 2070S 16Gb 2Tb

Size and Dimensions 22.9 × 235 × 360 mm 27.5 * 268.5 * 397 millimeter (mm)
Product Weight 1.8 kilogram (kg) 2.64 kilogram (kg)
CPU
CPU Generation
Processor Operating Frequency
Cache Memory Size
Processor Details 10th Gen Core i3 processors / 2 cores / 4 threads / 14nm lithography 10th Gen Core i7 processors / 8 cores / 16 threads / 14nm lithography
Integrated Graphics with Processor -
RAM Capacity
RAM Type
Storage Capacity 1128GB (1TB HDD and 128GB SSD) 2 terabyte (tb)
Storage Type Hybrid (HDD and SSD)
Display Size 15.6 inch 17.3 inch
Panel Technology
Display Resolution FHD - 1920×1080 FHD - 1920×1080
Display Panel Coating Type Matte Matte
Touchscreen Capability false false
Ethernet Port true true
Wireless Network Capability true true
Bluetooth Support true true
VGA Port false false
HDMI true true
DVI Port false false
USB Type C port true true
USB Type C Port Details 1x USB Type-C port 1x USB Type-C port
Thunderbolt Support false -
Presence of headphone/microphone jack true true
Battery size and capacity 2-cell battery with 32 Wh capacity 51Wh 6-Cell Battery
Optical Drive false false
Webcam false true
Backlit Keyboard false true
Fingerprint Sensor true false
Operating System Type No proprietary OS
Speaker Type Yes, internal stereo speakers Internal stereo speakers
Dedicated Graphics Processor Specs -
Dedicated Graphics Memory - 8GB GDDR6 256-bit
Refresh Rate - 144 hertz (hz)
Additional Ports - 1 Mini Display port
Battery life (hours) - Up to 5 hours
Card Reader - true
Equivalent Name -

Compare Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GBwith Msi Thin Gf63 12Ucx Core I5 12450H Rtx 2050 8Gb 1Tb

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Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GB

Msi Thin Gf63 12Ucx Core I5 12450H Rtx 2050 8Gb 1Tb

Size and Dimensions 22.9 × 235 × 360 mm 21.7 * 254 * 359 millimeter (mm)
Product Weight 1.8 kilogram (kg) 1.86 kilogram (kg)
CPU
CPU Generation
Processor Operating Frequency
Cache Memory Size
Processor Details 10th Gen Core i3 processors / 2 cores / 4 threads / 14nm lithography 12th Gen Core i5 processors / 8 cores / 12 threads / 10nm lithography
Integrated Graphics with Processor
RAM Capacity
RAM Type
Storage Capacity 1128GB (1TB HDD and 128GB SSD) 1 terabyte (tb)
Storage Type Hybrid (HDD and SSD)
Display Size 15.6 inch 15.6 inch
Panel Technology
Display Resolution FHD - 1920×1080 FHD - 1920×1080
Display Panel Coating Type Matte Matte
Touchscreen Capability false false
Ethernet Port true true
Wireless Network Capability true true
Bluetooth Support true true
VGA Port false false
HDMI true true
DVI Port false false
USB Type C port true true
USB Type C Port Details 1x USB Type-C port -
Thunderbolt Support false false
Presence of headphone/microphone jack true true
Battery size and capacity 2-cell battery with 32 Wh capacity 3-cell battery with 52.5 Wh capacity
Optical Drive false false
Webcam false true
Backlit Keyboard false true
Fingerprint Sensor true false
Operating System Type No proprietary OS -
Speaker Type Yes, internal stereo speakers Internal stereo speakers
Dedicated Graphics Processor Specs -
Dedicated Graphics Memory - 4GB GDDR6 64-bit
Refresh Rate - 144 hertz (hz)
Wireless Communication Details -
Webcam Details -
Card Reader - false

Compare Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GBwith Msi Ge63 Raider Rgb 10Sf Core I7 10875H Rtx 2080 32Gb 1512Gb

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Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GB

Msi Ge63 Raider Rgb 10Sf Core I7 10875H Rtx 2080 32Gb 1512Gb

Size and Dimensions 22.9 × 235 × 360 mm 29.5 * 260 * 383 millimeter (mm)
Product Weight 1.8 kilogram (kg) 2.62 kilogram (kg)
CPU
CPU Generation -
Processor Operating Frequency
Cache Memory Size
Processor Details 10th Gen Core i3 processors / 2 cores / 4 threads / 14nm lithography -
Integrated Graphics with Processor -
RAM Capacity
RAM Type
Storage Capacity 1128GB (1TB HDD and 128GB SSD) 1512GB (1TB HDD and 512GB SSD)
Storage Type Hybrid (HDD and SSD) Hybrid (HDD and SSD)
Display Size 15.6 inch 15.6 inch
Panel Technology
Display Resolution FHD - 1920×1080 FHD - 1920×1080
Display Panel Coating Type Matte Matte
Touchscreen Capability false false
Ethernet Port true true
Wireless Network Capability true true
Bluetooth Support true true
VGA Port false false
HDMI true true
DVI Port false false
USB Type C port true true
USB Type C Port Details 1x USB Type-C port 1x USB Type-C port
Thunderbolt Support false false
Presence of headphone/microphone jack true true
Battery size and capacity 2-cell battery with 32 Wh capacity 51Wh 6-Cell Battery
Optical Drive false false
Webcam false true
Backlit Keyboard false true
Fingerprint Sensor true false
Operating System Type No proprietary OS
Speaker Type Yes, internal stereo speakers Yes, internal stereo speakers
Dedicated Graphics Processor Specs -
Dedicated Graphics Memory - 8GB GDDR6 256-bit
Internal Memory Details - 5400 RPM Hard Disk Drive / NVMe type SSD
Refresh Rate - 144 hertz (hz)
Battery life (hours) - 1 to 3 hours
Card Reader - false

Compare Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GBwith Microsoft Surface Book 3 Core I7 1065G7 Iris Plus 32Gb 512Gb

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Asus VivoBook 15 R521JA Core i3-10110U UHD 4GB 1128GB

Microsoft Surface Book 3 Core I7 1065G7 Iris Plus 32Gb 512Gb

Size and Dimensions 22.9 × 235 × 360 mm 13 * 232.1 * 312.4 millimeter (mm)
Product Weight 1.8 kilogram (kg) 1.5 kilogram (kg)
CPU
CPU Generation
Processor Operating Frequency
Cache Memory Size
Processor Details 10th Gen Core i3 processors / 2 cores / 4 threads / 14nm lithography 10th Gen Core i7 processors / 4 cores / 8 threads / 10nm lithography
Integrated Graphics with Processor
RAM Capacity
RAM Type
Storage Capacity 1128GB (1TB HDD and 128GB SSD)
Storage Type Hybrid (HDD and SSD)
Display Size 15.6 inch 13.5 inch
Panel Technology
Display Resolution FHD - 1920×1080 3K - 3000×2000
Display Panel Coating Type Matte -
Touchscreen Capability false false
Ethernet Port true false
Wireless Network Capability true false
Bluetooth Support true false
VGA Port false false
HDMI true false
DVI Port false false
USB Type C port true false
USB Type C Port Details 1x USB Type-C port 1x version 3.1 port with Power Delivery 3.0 support
Thunderbolt Support false false
Presence of headphone/microphone jack true false
Battery size and capacity 2-cell battery with 32 Wh capacity -
Optical Drive false false
Webcam false false
Backlit Keyboard false false
Fingerprint Sensor true false
Operating System Type No proprietary OS Windows 10 Home
Speaker Type Yes, internal stereo speakers Yes, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos technology
Battery life (hours) - 15.5 hour (h)
Card Reader - false