Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

fast ssd performance

limited port variety

average display brightness

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

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 (3rd Gen) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.772 cm 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.305 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full 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 Anti-glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3200U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd 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 1600 MHz / PC3L-12800 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 1600 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 AMD Radeon Vega 3
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Gesture input support -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Interfaces USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
OneLink connector
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412DA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 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), ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC
SAR Value - 0.306 W/kg (body), 0.306 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number - EK012T
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