ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX). 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 VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight build

solid performance

fast ssd storage

average display quality

limited port selection

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

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 VivoBook 14 (M413DA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
71 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.49 cm x 21.35 cm x 1.625 cm 29.87 cm x 20.64 cm x 1.34 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.06 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic (bottom), magnesium-aluminium alloy (top)
Colour Indie black Thunder black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed - 4266 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Qualcomm Adreno 690
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, MIPI
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, 3-microphone array
Codec - Qualcomm WCD9385
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm WCN6855 Wi-Fi 6E
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Controller - Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Technology 3-cell Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 49.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 28 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
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 VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro (on ARM) - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (M413DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13s Gen 1 (21BX)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Fingerprint reader -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, FCC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, GOST-R, iDA, ErP 2013 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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
Model Number EK007T -
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