Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)

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Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA). 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 (2nd Gen) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
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 Slate grey | Peacock blue | Coral crush
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:9
Image Brightness 360 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, WideView, anti-fingerprint, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7Y57 / 1.2 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4417U / 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
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Enhanced Halt State (C1E), Intel Flex Memory Access, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel Smart Cache, Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Secure Key, Intel TSX-NI, Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP), Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
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 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 1866 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 615 Intel HD Graphics 610
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, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
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 -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Technology - 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Type Keyboard, digitizer, TrackPoint, digital pen, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Volume control, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
1 x Micro-SIM card (1 free)
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Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
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, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (2nd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512UA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter, keyboard Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis compass -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Intel Clear Video technology, Execute Disable Bit ASUS Battery Health charging technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001, GDPR UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC
SAR Value - 0.304 W/kg (body), 0.304 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number - EJ243T
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