ASUS
BR12CT-C81XA-3Y
Intel N150CPU (Score: 5.390)
Intel UHD GraphicsGPU (Score: 1.532)
37VALUE SCORE
8 GBRAM
128 GBSTORAGE
12.2" DISPLAY
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ASUS BR12CT-C81XA-3Y Intel N N150 8GB RAM 128GB UFS 12.2" Windows 11 Pro Education Laptop
£389.19
Go to Store RatioLog Objective Verdict
Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:2.8/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateBR12CT-C81XA-3Y is a budget-focused portable designed for essential everyday browsing, streaming, and student coursework, powered by the Intel N150 paired with 8GB memory. Priced at £389.19, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Prospective buyers should note the 8GB memory configuration, which may constrain heavy multi-application workflows.
Gaming Performance
2.4/10Work & Productivity
5.2/10Creation & Media
1.1/10Portability & Commute
9.3/10Key Strengths
Trade-offs to Consider
- No discrete graphics card; Intel UHD Graphics is tailored for media playback and light casual titles
- Compact 12.2" screen provides a smaller visual workspace compared to standard 15.6" or 16" laptops
- 8GB memory capacity may become restrictive under intensive multi-application workloads
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £389.19).
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Colour nameMineral Grey
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourBlack, Grey
- Form factorClamshell
- Housing materialPlastic
- Market positioningEducational
- Introduction year2025
Display
- Display diagonal31 cm (12.2")
- Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeWUXGA
- LED backlightYes
- Native aspect ratio16:10
- Anti-glare screenYes
- Display brightness300 cd/m²
- RGB colour spaceNTSC
- Colour gamut50%
- Maximum refresh rate60 Hz
- Contrast ratio (typical)1000:1
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel® N
- Processor modelN150
- Processor cores4
- Processor threads4
- Processor boost frequency3.6 GHz
- Processor cache6 MB
- Processor cache typeSmart Cache
- Processor base power6 W
Memory
- Internal memory8 GB
- Internal memory typeLPDDR5-SDRAM
- Memory form factorOn-board
- Maximum internal memory8 GB
Storage
- Total storage capacity128 GB
- Storage mediaUFS
- Optical drive typeNo
Graphics
- Discrete graphics card modelNot available
- On-board graphics cardYes
- On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
- Discrete graphics cardNo
- On-board graphics card familyIntel® Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelIntel® Graphics
Audio
- Audio systemDirac
- Built-in microphoneYes
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera resolution1280 x 720 pixels
- Front camera HD typeHD
- Privacy cameraYes
- Privacy typePrivacy shutter
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Antenna type2x2
- Ethernet LANYes
- Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
- BluetoothYes
- Bluetooth version5.2
Ports & interfaces
- USB 2.0 Type-C ports quantity1
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
- Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version1.4
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
- USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadNo
Software
- Operating system architecture64-bit
- Trial software1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro Education
Battery
- Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
- Number of battery cells3
- Battery capacity50 Wh
Power
- AC adapter power45 W
- AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
- AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
- AC adapter output current2.25 A
- AC adapter output voltage20 V
- USB Type-C charging portYes
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Security
- Cable lock slotYes
- Cable lock slot typeKensington
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version2.0
- Password protectionYes
- Password protection typeBIOS, User
Certificates
- Compliance certificatesREACH
Sustainability
- Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Mix, TCO
Weight & dimensions
- Width296.9 mm
- Depth213 mm
- Height (front)2.11 cm
- Height (rear)2.12 cm
- Weight1.35 kg
Packaging content
- AC adapter includedYes
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)90NX08R1-M001M0
- Barcode (EAN)0197105918894