ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH). 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.

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ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 cm 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Slate grey -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Technology 2-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19.3 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 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)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini 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
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.464 W/kg (body), 0.464 W/kg (limb) 1.514 W/kg (body), 1.514 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number EJ254T -
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