Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) vs. ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) and ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA). 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 ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

sturdy aluminum chassis

responsive touchscreen display

good keyboard quality

decent battery life

mediocre processor performance

limited storage capacity

no HDMI port

higher price point

ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

efficient battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

limited storage capacity

mediocre display resolution

fewer port options

not suitable for gaming

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) and ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
65 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) vs. ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Product Type Chromebook - flip design Chromebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.7 cm x 21.21 cm x 1.79 cm 32.22 cm x 20.49 cm x 1.6 cm
Weight 1.497 kg 1.05 kg
Case Material Aluminum Magnesium-aluminium (bottom), magnesium-aluminium (keyboard cover), magnesium-aluminium (LCD cover)
Colour Abyss blue Star black (LCD cover), star black (top), star black (bottom) | Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" OLED 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Anti-reflective, anti-smudge, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Wide-View (IPS), 30 ms response rate, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 92% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3700C / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 256 GB SSD PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p (front) Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel (rear) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 15 V, 3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Operating System (OS) Google Chrome OS Google Chrome OS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook (20UY) ASUS Chromebook CB9 (CB9400CEA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USI Pen Sleeve, USB-C power adapter
Security Google Security Chip H1, fingerprint reader Titan-C Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS WEEE
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Model Number - KC0200
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