Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA). 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.

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight - 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen - 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 X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 3 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
RAM - 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera - Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
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 Extreme (20MF) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb) 0.286 W/kg (body), 0.286 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - EK019T
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