ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC). 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 E12 E203MA (FD004R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

basic processor performance

no backlit keyboard

low-resolution display

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics power

no HDMI port

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 990 g 1.12 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Star grey Deep black paint
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, Tru2Life Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 4 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 6400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
Audio Features - 360° far-field microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 24.9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Education Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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