Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA). 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 VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid state drive included

decent processor performance

full hd display

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

minimal port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 cm 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
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
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Premium Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel QS77 Express -
Platform Technology Intel vPro Platform -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3L-10600 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 1333 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor Integrated SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 AMD Radeon Vega 3
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features Face tracking -
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S - PCI Express Mini Card -
WWAN
Generation 3G -
Technology GPRS, WCDMA, HSPA, HSPA+ -
Controller Ericsson H5321gw - PCI Express Mini Card -
Max Transfer Rate 21 Mbps -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkPad Roll Cage, Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT), RapidCharge ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC
SAR Value - 0.306 W/kg (body), 0.306 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number - EK012T
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