Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) and ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA). 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.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm 32.34 cm x 22.31 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.22 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) -
Colour Storm grey Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology, OGS Technology Anti-glare, WideView, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1155G7 / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA)
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)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Dual stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice -
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 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
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Intel Connectivity Performance Suite MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CD) ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip (B5402FEA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen Stylus, USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, proximity sensor -
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 System password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 CTR 21, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, EU REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - HY0103X
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