ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen). 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 (7th Gen) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 cm 32.3 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.495 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre, magnesium alloy
Colour Slate grey -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
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
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72%
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8665U / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (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 (7th Gen)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 512 GB SSD M.2 2280
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound - Four speakers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
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 (7th Gen)
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, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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)
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, GDPR
SAR Value 0.464 W/kg (body), 0.464 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number EJ254T -
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