Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) vs. ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM)
ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) and ASUS FX553VE (FY492T). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful quad-core processor

dedicated graphics card

backlit keyboard feature

full HD display

robust build quality

heavyweight design

average battery life

no USB-C port

limited upgrade options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) and ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) vs. ASUS FX553VE (FY492T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.55 cm x 20.85 cm x 2.03 cm 38.3 cm x 25.5 cm x 3 cm
Weight 1.43 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Black IMR
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, WideView
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300U / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300HQ / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM175
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3268 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower, SonicFocus
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 20 V 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.0
LAN
USB 2.0
USB-C Gen 1
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X270 (20HM) ASUS FX553VE (FY492T)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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