ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact and lightweight

touchscreen versatility

360-degree hinge

solid build quality

mediocre battery life

limited storage capacity

average performance

no backlit keyboard

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

decent battery life

solid build quality

affordable price point

dim screen brightness

average processor performance

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) and Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
83 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.74 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.54 cm 32.15 cm x 21.75 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, plastic
Colour Light grey Graphite grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features - Glossy, One Glass Solution, Wide Viewing Angle, capacitive touch screen
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Interfaces Micro-USB 2.0
Micro-HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP401MA (BZ310R) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14ARE05 (81X2)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer
Features System password, ASUS SuperBatt Technology, ASUS Battery Health charging technology Hard drive password, power-on password, smart charge, Quick Charge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, NRCAN
SAR Value 0.596 W/kg (body), 0.596 W/kg (limb) 1.456 W/kg (body), 1.456 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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