Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)

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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 ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T). 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 ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 3.3k display

compact, lightweight design

efficient intel i7 performance

responsive touchpad

fast ssd storage

limited port selection

average battery life

high price point

no dedicated gpu

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) and ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
87 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) vs. ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.6 cm x 1.88 cm 30.6 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.36 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy Metal
Colour - Jade black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.9"
Touchscreen - Yes (multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3300 x 2200
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 133% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3
Features Premium Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3427U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 12 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 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1333 MHz / PC3L-10600 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 1333 MHz -
Form Factor Integrated -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Camera Features Face tracking 3D camera, IR camera, Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
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 ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45.8 Wh 67 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.2 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Interfaces USB 3.0
PoweredUSB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 8 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (1st Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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 -
Navigation Receiver GPS -
Compliant Standards RoHS TÜV Rheinland Certified Eye-Care
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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