Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA). 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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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.3 cm x 22.9 cm x 1.645 cm 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.17 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour - Slate grey | Peacock blue | Coral crush
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6200U / 2.3 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4417U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) 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 CX11852 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
OneLink+ connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (4th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, RapidCharge, reset switch, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested 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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