Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA). 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 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 0.845 cm -
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 0.845 cm / 770 g - tablet
29.15 cm x 20.95 cm x 1.415 cm / 1.07 kg - tablet with keyboard
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Weight 770 g 1.7 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy -
Colour Black Transparent silver | Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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
Image Brightness 360 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
RAM 8 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 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Intel 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 8 Megapixel (rear), 2 Megapixel (front) -
Camera Features Rear camera with auto focus, rear camera with flash -
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Sound Stereo speakers, three microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller Sierra Wireless EM7455 -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) 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 (2nd Gen) (20JB) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 2.0)
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
VGA (on supplied adapter)
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, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) (20JB) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Keyboard, ThinkPad Pen Pro, USB-C power adapter, pen holder Power adapter
Cables Included Mini DisplayPort-VGA adapter -
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Reset switch, MIL-STD-810G tested System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, low halogen -
SAR Value - 0.304 W/kg (body), 0.304 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - EJ1515T
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