ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen). 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 15 (X505BA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good keyboard layout

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

mediocre battery life

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 360-degree hinge

solid build quality

good keyboard feel

decent battery life

compact and portable

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.99 cm -
Weight 1.68 kg -
Colour Star grey -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display -
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
CPU AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10310U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 1 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone -
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Technology 3-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
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Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga (1st Gen)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ASUS IceCool design, ASUS SuperBatt Technology, ASUS Battery Health charging technology -
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, GOST-R, CECP, ErP 2013 ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 90001
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number BR289T -
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