ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB). 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 ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and lightweight

powerful performance setup

touchscreen functionality

solid build quality

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Review

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

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

higher price point

limited port variety

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Celestial blue Deep black weave
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" OLED
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology, HDR 500 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX250 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus, MIPI, Computer Vision
Sound Harman/kardon 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 ASUS SonicMaster, Bang & Olufsen Audio, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 24.9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 12.6" touch display Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FL (HJ080R) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, sleeve, stand USB-C slim 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 MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 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%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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