Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA). 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.

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

fast SSD storage

decent processor performance

full HD display

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 8.75 mm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 8.75 mm / 767 g - tablet
1.07 kg - tablet with keyboard
-
Weight 767 g 1.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide -
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (Full HD Plus) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 360 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Corning Gorilla glass, glare, WideView, anti-fingerprint ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
CPU Intel Core m5 (6th Gen) 6Y57 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
RAM 4 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 -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s - TCG Opal Encryption 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 515 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Autofocus, 1080p Full HD movie recording, rear camera with flash -
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 - M.2 Card -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology GSM, GPRS, EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, LTE -
Controller Huawei ME906S - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
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 X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.0
USB-C
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) (20GG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412FA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Reset switch, 3D gyrometer, 3D accelerometer, 3D compass, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC
SAR Value - 0.306 W/kg (body), 0.306 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - EK867T
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