ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

touchscreen display

lightweight portability

affordable pricing

solid build quality

average battery life

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

heavy design

average display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.07 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.69 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Plastic Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour Quiet blue Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
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 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
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, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 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) -
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 52.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
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, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Slots 1 x M.2 2280 (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Education Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BW)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter USB-C 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 nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - 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
Repairability Index 6.8 (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%
Model Number EC158XA -
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