ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)

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

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE). 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 (X512FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
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 Transparent silver | Slate grey -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare -
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz No CPU
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 2 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD -
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 15 (X512FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18.3 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
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 (X512FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th Gen) (20QE)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.304 W/kg (body), 0.304 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number EJ1515T -
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