Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) vs. ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) and ASUS BR1100F (CDXA). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 2-in-1 design

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

moderate display brightness

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

rugged durability

touchscreen versatility

affordable pricing

360-degree hinge

decent battery life

modest performance

low-resolution screen

limited storage capacity

heavy design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) and ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) vs. ASUS BR1100F (CDXA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 25.39 cm x 1.87 cm 29.46 cm x 20.49 cm x 2 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) -
Colour Storm grey Dark grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 11.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 50% NTSC
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Direct Bonding technology, Glass Film Film (GFF), Low Blue Light technology, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle, 63% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 13 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter, World Facing Camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.5 hours -
Battery Run Time Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1100F (CDXA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer, hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, Rapid Charge Boost, self-healing BIOS, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, pen upgradable, Lenovo Voice Assistant (LVA) Tamper-resistant, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested, Computrace ready from BIOS, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
Repairability Index - 5.8 (out of 10)
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 3Y
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