ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) and Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY). 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.

ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

full hd display

solid build quality

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

fewer port options

Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

sturdy aluminum chassis

responsive touchscreen display

good keyboard quality

decent battery life

mediocre processor performance

limited storage capacity

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) and Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Product Type Chromebook Chromebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.85 cm x 1.61 cm 30.7 cm x 21.21 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.497 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Silver (top), black (LCD cover) Abyss blue
DISPLAY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Glare Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
CPU Intel Pentium N4200 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3700C / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 505 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p (front)
Resolution - 5 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features - Rear camera with auto focus, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
BATTERY ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Chromebook C523NA (A20117) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USB-C to HDMI cable USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USI Pen
Security Google Security Chip H1 Google Security Chip H1, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, JATE, FCC, A-Tick RoHS
SAR Value 0.398 W/kg (body), 0.398 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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