Lenovo ThinkPad T460 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T460 and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T460 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T460 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

effective security features

solid performance stability

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics capability

outdated aesthetics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T460 and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T460 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T460 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.27 cm x 23.37 cm x 2.03 cm 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Slate grey | Peacock blue | Coral crush
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T460 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T460 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4417U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T460 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
RAM 4 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T460 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T460 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel HD Graphics 610
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3245 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T460 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T460 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T460 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T460 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T460 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T460 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T460 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password ASUS Battery Health charging technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC
SAR Value - 0.304 W/kg (body), 0.304 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - EJ243T
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