ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW). 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 VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

competitive price point

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touch screen

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

average battery life

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.87 cm 30.5 cm x 21.415 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.19 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre hybrid (top), carbon fibre hybrid (bottom)
Colour Transparent silver Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level Anti-glare, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
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
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers, ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 52.8 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad 2.0 Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.8mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, 4096 pressure levels, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga Gen 3 (21AW)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ASUS Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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 - Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
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