Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) vs. ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) and ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA). 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 BR1402F (PS81XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

efficient multitasking performance

affordable price point

decent battery life

solid build quality

average display quality

limited graphics capabilities

fewer connectivity options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) and ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) vs. ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.78 cm x 25.39 cm x 1.87 cm 33.29 cm x 22.89 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), glass-fibre (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Plastic
Colour Storm grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% 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, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz -
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD - UFS
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD (front)
Resolution - 13 Megapixel (rear)
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology Output: Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
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 BR1402F (PS81XA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 50 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 BR1402F (PS81XA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, stylus
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
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
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 16IAU7 (82R8) ASUS BR1402F (PS81XA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, MPP 2.0 garaged stylus
Integrated Options Accelerometer, hall sensor -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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) Hard drive password, LED indicator, fingerprint-resistant coating, modular design, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, REACH, FSC Mix
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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 -
Model Number - 3Y
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