ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR). 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 Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

limited port selection

average cpu performance

no dedicated gpu

higher price range

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) Review

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

robust build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard feel

vivid display colors

good battery life

higher price point

limited graphics performance

modest storage options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 22.34 cm x 1.59 cm 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Ponder blue Storm grey
DISPLAY ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 90 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 550 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 87% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, Less Blue Light technology Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1345U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 10-core
Cache 18 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 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) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 75 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Type Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (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)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404VA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Included Accessories Stylus, USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), Energy Star 8.0 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number KN117W -
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