Lenovo ThinkPad X260 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X260 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X260 vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour - Transparent silver | Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X260 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X260 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X260 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
RAM 8 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X260 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X260 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3245 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X260 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 23 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X260 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X260 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X260 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X260 ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested System password
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 0.304 W/kg (body), 0.304 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - EJ1515T
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