ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) and Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU). 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 Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

decent battery life

good overall performance

heavier than competitors

limited port selection

noisy under load

average color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) and Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) vs. Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.87 cm 36 cm x 24.9 cm x 1.715 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.89 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Transparent silver Iron grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 45% NTSC -
Features Glossy, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11870
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers, ASUS SonicMaster JBL
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 51.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 90 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad 2.0 Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, digital pen
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.8mm travel distance Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo Yoga 730-15IKB (81CU)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ASUS Pen Power adapter, Lenovo Active Pen 2, pen holder
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, gyro sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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