Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)
Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

comfortable keyboard

decent battery life

solid performance

heavier than competitors

dim display

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

lightweight portability

responsive touchscreen

affordable price point

solid build quality

moderate battery life

limited storage capacity

average performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.18 cm x 22.42 cm x 1.88 cm 32.74 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.54 cm
Weight 1.56 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Plastic
Colour Black Light grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% 45% NTSC
Features Anti-reflective, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.17 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Slots - 1 x M.2 2280 (SATA-600) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Micro-USB 2.0
Micro-HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga (20NU) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Included Accessories ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter Stylus, power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested ASUS SuperBatt Technology, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 0.596 W/kg (body), 0.596 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
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