Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and ASUS BR1402C (i381XA). 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 ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

lightweight and portable

sharp full HD display

solid state drive included

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average audio quality

standard RAM capacity

ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) and ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) vs. ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm 33.29 cm x 22.89 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 1.32 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour Mineral grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
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 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 N305
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3 -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - German Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (20R9) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security 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, power-on password, RapidCharge System password, LED indicator, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, FIDO Certified RoHS, REACH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number - 3Y
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