ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF). 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 Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

touchscreen display

lightweight portability

affordable pricing

solid build quality

average battery life

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard.

Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust metal design

crisp full HD display

backlit keyboard feature

adequate processing power

reasonable price point

average battery life

limited graphics performance

heavier than competitors

no USB-C port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) and Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.07 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.69 cm 37.8 cm x 26 cm x 2.2 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Plastic Metal
Colour Quiet blue Golden
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Glossy, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 2 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Fixed focus
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 35 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Slots 1 x M.2 2280 (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.0
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Education Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo IdeaPad 520-15IKB (81BF)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Repairability Index 6.8 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EC158XA -
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