Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH)

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid state drive included

decent processor performance

full hd display

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

minimal port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
RAM (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - AMD Radeon Vega 3
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 19.3 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
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 (6th Gen) (20KH) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (6th Gen) (20KH) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards RoHS UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC
SAR Value 1.514 W/kg (body), 1.514 W/kg (limb) 0.306 W/kg (body), 0.306 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number - EK012T
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