Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) vs. ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE)

Our Rating: 85 %

ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) and ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA). 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 Gen 7 (21CE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

impressive battery life

superior keyboard comfort

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no SD card slot

moderate storage options

ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

efficient multitasking performance

affordable price point

decent battery life

solid build quality

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

fewer connectivity options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) and ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) vs. ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm 33.29 cm x 22.89 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom) Plastic
Colour Storm grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz -
Rated Speed 5200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 128 GB SSD - UFS
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD (front)
Resolution - 13 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
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)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 (21CE) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen USB-C power adapter, MPP 2.0 garaged stylus
Integrated Options Accelerometer, proximity sensor -
Security 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 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, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 Hard drive password, LED indicator, fingerprint-resistant coating, modular design, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 RoHS, REACH, FSC Mix
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 - 3Y
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