ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504F) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 1
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is the better laptop on paper: it has more memory and has an SD card reader. Pick the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 only if it matters to you that it has Wi-Fi 6E.
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Key differences
- Memory Lenovo IdeaPad 1 wins
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 has 16 GB of memory against 8 GB. That's the difference between coping and staying quick with lots of tabs and apps open.
- Ports Lenovo IdeaPad 1 wins
Only the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 has an SD card reader.
- Wi-Fi ASUS Vivobook Go 15 wins
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has newer Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E against Wi-Fi 6.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 if…
- You have fast broadband: its Wi-Fi 6E gets more out of a modern router.
- You prefer the newer model: it came out in 2023.
- You mostly browse, stream and write: its AMD Ryzen 5 40 copes well with everyday tasks.
Choose the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 if…
- You keep lots of tabs and apps open: 16 GB of memory gives it more room than 8 GB.
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You mostly browse, stream and write: its AMD Ryzen 5 7520U copes well with everyday tasks.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe Lenovo IdeaPad 1 leads on performance; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is ahead on performance.
It has more memory, and the ASUS Vivobook Go 15 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504F) | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 40 | AMD Ryzen 5 7520U |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon 610M |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5-5500 |
| Maximum memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 (platform operates up to PCIe 3.0 x2) |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504F) | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Panel | LCD | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | No |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| Colour range | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | None | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
Both are much the same on battery and weight.
Neither will be noticeably easier to carry or last noticeably longer away from a plug.
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504F) | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | — | Up to 17.35 hours |
| Battery capacity | 42 Wh | 42 Wh |
| Charger | — | 65 W |
| Charges via | — | round tip |
| Fast charging | 60% in 49 minutes | 2 hours runtime from 15-minute charge (Rapid Charge Boost) |
| Weight | 1.63 kg | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 360.3 x 232.5 x 17.9 mm | 360.2 x 236 x 17.9 mm |
| Materials | — | PC-ABS lid and base |
| Durability | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Hinge | 180-degree lay-flat | — |
| Colour | Silver | Cloud Grey |
| Colours available | Mixed Black, Cool Silver | Abyss Blue, Cloud Grey, Sand |
Ports and wireless
Each laptop has its strengths on ports and wireless.
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 has Wi-Fi 6E, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 has an SD card reader.
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504F) | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (charging/power delivery, 5Gbps), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, 5Gbps), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm combo audio, 1x DC-in | 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only), 1x HDMI 1.4b, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x SD card reader, 1x round-tip power |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | None |
| External displays (max) | — | 1 |
| Card reader | None | SD |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax 2x2 M.2 card |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
Both have much the same extras.
From the keyboard to the webcam and login, there is little between them.
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504F) | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 720p | 720p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | — | No |
| Keyboard | chiclet keyboard with numpad, 1.4 mm key travel | 6-row, multimedia Fn keys, numeric keypad |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | precision touchpad | 69 x 104 mm Mylar Precision touchpad |
| Speakers | SonicMaster speakers | 2x 1.5W, Dolby Audio |
| Microphones | built-in array microphone | dual-array |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | firmware TPM, BIOS user password protection | Firmware TPM 2.0 |
Software and model
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15 is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504F) | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home in S mode |
| Model number | E1504FA | 82VG004UUK |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |