ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Transparent silver -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes -
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display -
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18.3 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QD)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC RoHS
SAR Value 0.306 W/kg (body), 0.306 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Model Number EK867T -
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