Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) and ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA). 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 X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

flexible 2-in-1 design

excellent keyboard

impressive OLED display

reliable performance

higher price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

360-degree hinge versatility

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen

good battery life

limited port selection

average graphics performance

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) and ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) vs. ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.74 cm 31.1 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.42 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Pine grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Glossy, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, narrow edge Flicker Free technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7600U / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 18 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec CX11771 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Wave Keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (2nd Gen) ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP5401ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass -
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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, MIL-STD-810G tested ASUS IceCool design, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - KN056W
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