Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)

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Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA). 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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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Product Type Tablet - with detachable keyboard Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) - tablet 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.3 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.3 cm / 1.1 kg - keyboard dock -
Weight 795 g 1.7 kg
Colour - Transparent silver | Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Screen Size (Type) 12" - IPS 15.6"
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
CPU Intel Core m7 (6th Gen) 6Y75 / 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 515 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera with flash -
Sound Speaker Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, 802.11ad (WiGig) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V, 2.25 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
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 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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 MIMO technology System password
Navigation Receiver GPS -
SAR Value - 0.304 W/kg (body), 0.304 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - EJ1515T
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