Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) 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 X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard

impressive OLED display

reliable performance

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

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 X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.74 cm 32.74 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.54 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide Plastic
Colour Black Light grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - 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 Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, narrow edge Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7600U / 2.8 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec CX11771 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 39 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Wave Keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Slots - 1 x M.2 2280 (SATA-600) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Micro-USB 2.0
Micro-HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ318R)
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass -
Security - 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 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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