Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) vs. ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) and ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust carbon-fiber construction

excellent keyboard feel

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

good battery life

higher price point

no touch screen option

limited storage capacity

average graphics performance

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 (2nd Gen) and ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
87 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) vs. ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm 30.6 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy Metal
Colour - Jade black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd 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 1600 x 900 (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 Anti-glare Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4600U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
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 (2nd Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4400 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Face tracking, gesture input support 3D camera, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Home Theater v4 -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 67 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, adaptive keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
OneLink connector
USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) ASUS ZenBook S UX393EA (HK001T)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Sleeve, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, reset switch, 1 USB 3.0 (Always On), voice input support, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 TÜV Rheinland Certified Eye-Care
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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