ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX). 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.

ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large screen size

affordable price point

comfortable keyboard layout

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre graphics capability

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.6 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.14 cm 30.17 cm x 21.48 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.09 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Transparent silver Deep black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 54.7 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 4 (21EX)
Included Accessories Power adapter, carrying case USB-C slim power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ErgoLift Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-using Products (EuP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.297 W/kg (body), 0.297 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index 6.3 (out of 10) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Model Number AU078T -
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