Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) vs. ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

affordable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

moderate battery life

noisy under load

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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) and ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) vs. ASUS BR1402C (i381XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 33.29 cm x 22.89 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom) Plastic
Colour Black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 N305
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman-branded Output: Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Pro Education
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 4 (21ED) ASUS BR1402C (i381XA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete 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 Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password System password, LED indicator, rubber bumper, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) RoHS, REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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Model Number - 3Y
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