ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX). 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 E406NA (BV008TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

silent operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

mediocre processor performance

Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

long battery life

lightweight design

robust security features

solid build quality

efficient performance

limited port selection

no headphone jack

average display brightness

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.76 cm 29.87 cm x 20.64 cm x 1.34 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.06 kg
Case Material Plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom), magnesium-aluminium alloy (top)
Colour Star grey (top), star grey (LCD cover), icicle gold (bottom) Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 2 MB L2 - 1 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed - 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Qualcomm Adreno 690
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, MIPI
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec - Qualcomm WCD9385
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm WCN6855 Wi-Fi 6E
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Controller - Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 49.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 28 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 11 Pro (on ARM) - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb) -
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
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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