Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T). 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.

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

lightweight and portable

responsive touchscreen

solid build quality

affordable price

average battery life

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) and ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) vs. ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Product Type Notebook - flip design Notebook - flip design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.8 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.99 cm 32.7 cm x 22.475 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre Plastic
Colour Onyx black Grey star
DISPLAY Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, One Glass Solution, Glass Film Film (GFF) ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater -
Audio Features Harman audio technology ASUS SonicMaster Premium, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52.5 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 10 hours
Web browsing: up to 9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo Yoga 520-14IKBR (Lenovo Yoga 520) ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP412FA (EC117T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Accelerometer -
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini 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, hard drive password, power-on password System password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value - 0.382 W/kg (body), 0.382 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 14IKBR 81C8 -
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