ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF). 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 S14 (S431FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

efficient intel processor

reasonable price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.33 cm x 21.37 cm x 1.8 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm
Weight 1.4 kg -
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) -
Widescreen Yes -
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz No CPU
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) -
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 -
Camera Yes - HD -
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A -
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 System password, ErgoLift Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb) 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number AM016T -
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