ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ). 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.

ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged durability

touchscreen versatility

affordable pricing

360-degree hinge

decent battery life

modest performance

low-resolution screen

limited storage capacity

heavy design

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

impressive battery life

superb keyboard experience

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

moderate storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.46 cm x 20.49 cm x 2 cm 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Dark grey Storm grey
DISPLAY ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 50% NTSC 100% sRGB
Privacy Technology - ThinkPad Privacy Guard
Features Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle, 63% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, One Glass Solution
PROCESSOR ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Resolution 13 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Privacy shutter, World Facing Camera Privacy shutter, fixed focus, Discrete IR, MIPI, Computer Vision
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (4K support)
SOFTWARE ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Education Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Lenovo Integrated Pen, USB-C slim power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Tamper-resistant, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested, Computrace ready from BIOS, ASUS Antibacterial Guard Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe 2.0 Display
Repairability Index 5.8 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number 3Y -
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