ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5). 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 BR1100C (C1XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

durable design

affordable price

robust parental controls

touchscreen functionality

good battery life

average performance

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

fewer connectivity options

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

good battery life

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.46 cm x 20.49 cm x 2 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Dark grey Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 16" OLED
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Eye-Care Technology, 63% screen-to-body ratio Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 175° viewing angle, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Education Windows 11 Pro
Software Included MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS BR1100C (C1XA) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, LED indicator, tamper-resistant, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested, splash protection, Computrace ready from BIOS, ASUS Antibacterial Guard Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 3Y -
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