Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA). 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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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
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 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 256 GB SSD M.2
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 AMD Radeon Vega 8
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Codec CX11871 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
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 (5th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
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 (5th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512DA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 0.464 W/kg (body), 0.464 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - EJ254T
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