ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR). 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 VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

lightweight and portable

solid build quality

competitive price point

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

versatile 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard feel

vivid display colors

good battery life

higher price point

limited graphics performance

modest storage options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.87 cm 31.44 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.553 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Transparent silver Storm grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level Anti-glare, One Glass Solution, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1345U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers, ASUS SonicMaster Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL-16 - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad 2.0 Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.8mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (4K support)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EA (EC343W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 (21HR)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ASUS Pen USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter, Lenovo Integrated Pen
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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